Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to high groundwater levels and poor soil percolation, posing a significant risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection by the local authority found the trial hole full of water to approximately 100mm below ground level, indicating a high water table and poor drainage.
- The peaty soil and saturated ground conditions make the site unsuitable for the safe disposal of effluent from a septic tank or proprietary treatment unit.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008EPA Code of Practice - Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems 2021Section 7.6 of Volume 2 of Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 155.53m2 H-shaped bungalow and a wastewater treatment system on a 0.334-hectare site at Derryloughan North, Newport. Although the development was considered acceptable in principle under the 'Remaining Rural Area' designation of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, it was refused due to severe site constraints. Despite the applicant's initial suitability report, the Planning Authority's inspection revealed a high water table and peaty soil that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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