Core Refusal Reason
The proposed site area of 0.12ha is significantly below the minimum 0.2ha requirement for individual wastewater treatment systems as mandated by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site area of 0.12ha fails to meet the mandatory minimum of 0.2ha required under Development Management Standard DMS16.92 for dwellings using individual treatment systems.
- The application failed to demonstrate adequate separation distances for the proposed wastewater treatment system on the submitted layout plan, preventing a full assessment of site safety.
- Technical deficiencies exist regarding the site characterisation, specifically concerning the lack of a required PV value and uncertainty regarding minimum depth requirements for the proposed tertiary system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DMS16.88DMS16.89DMS16.90DMS16.91DMS16.92DMS16.93
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks permission to install a tertiary treatment system and infiltration area at an existing house site in Cleenrah, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford. The site is located on a 0.12ha plot along the L-1042 local road within the Broadzone of Lough Gowna. The Planning Authority determined that the plot size is insufficient to meet the 0.2ha minimum standard required by the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027. Furthermore, the proposal lacked critical technical data regarding separ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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