Core Refusal Reason
The proposed wastewater treatment system is technically deficient as the raised percolation area discharges into untested in situ topsoil, failing to meet EPA Code of Practice standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed raised percolation area results in effluent discharge to untested in situ topsoil, which is not in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice for wastewater treatment.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary P-test results for the topsoil or a revised cross-section demonstrating the use of soil with an appropriate T-value (3-50).
- The development as proposed lacks sufficient technical detail to ensure that effluent disposal would not negatively impact public health or the local environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks permission for a fully serviced dwelling house at Ballygoman, Carrick. Although the site is located within the jurisdiction of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019, the proposal was deemed unacceptable due to critical issues with the wastewater treatment system. The primary concern relates to the percolation area discharging into untested topsoil, which violates the EPA Code of Practice: Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses. Consequently...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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