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Permission to (a) Change of use from existing playschool building (previously granted under Planning Reference No. 02/223) to a domestic dwelling with a rear extension, (b) Demolish existing rear storage buildings, (c) Construct a single storey extension to the rear of existing building, (d) Decommission existing septic tank & install a new proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area and (e) Form new entrance and all ancillary site works all at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet the required separation distances to the water table and system components as mandated by the EPA 2021 Code of Practice.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed wastewater treatment system can achieve the necessary separation distance to the water table based on site conditions observed during inspection.
  • The proposed design fails to comply with the minimum separation distances from system components required by the EPA 2021 Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems.
  • The development is deemed prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the unsuitability of the site for effluent disposal.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 7Section 7.4Section 7.7Section 7.8Chapter 12Section 12.8

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the change of use of a former playschool and health centre building to a domestic dwelling, including a single-storey rear extension and the installation of a new proprietary wastewater treatment system at Corraun, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon. While the principle of reusing the vacant building was supported, the application was refused following a negative report from the Environment Department. Site inspections identified high water table levels (0.35m below ground level) a...
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