Core Refusal Reason
The proposed revision of site boundaries would result in a site area that is insufficient to accommodate the existing wastewater treatment system and its required separation distances, posing a risk to public health and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The reduction in site area would compromise the functionality and required buffer zones of the existing on-site wastewater treatment system.
- The proposal fails to meet the mandatory standards set out in the EPA Code of Practice: Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (2021).
- The development would lead to an unsustainable pattern of development and would be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Policy DM 2Section 11.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to revise the site boundaries of an existing residential plot in Ballyvogue, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. The application was refused because the resulting site size would be inadequate to support the existing wastewater treatment infrastructure in accordance with environmental standards. The planning authority concluded that the proposal would result in a substandard site layout, failing to provide necessary separation distances required by the EPA, thus posing a threat to public...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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