Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient technical information provided to demonstrate that the wastewater treatment system would not be prejudicial to public health or groundwater quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application lacks a site-specific Site Characterisation Report and a detailed site plan showing separation distances to wells, making it impossible to assess the risk to public health and groundwater quality.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding the specific type of wastewater treatment system installed and whether its installation was supervised by a suitably qualified professional to ensure EPA compliance.
- Concerns remain regarding surface water run-off from the public house's hardstanding area potentially saturating the percolation area, which is located within the curtilage of an adjoining residential property.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NGB 6IU 18IU 14
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks retention permission for a septic tank and permission for a new percolation area to serve a public house in Drumgoolestown, Castlebellingham. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence, and the proposed works straddle the boundary with an adjoining residential property. The application was refused (or stalled via a request for further information) because the applicant failed to provide a Site Characterisation Report or evidence of professional supervisio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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