Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice, posing a significant risk of groundwater pollution in an environmentally sensitive area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a site characterisation report or technical evidence to confirm that the septic tank and percolation area meet the standards set out in the EPA Code of Practice (2021).
- The site is located in an area of 'Extreme' groundwater vulnerability, and the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development will not result in significant environmental pollution or risk to public health.
- Granting retention for a wastewater system that has not been proven to meet current environmental standards would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 11.45Objective CDP 15.6Section 11.5.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an existing septic tank and percolation area at Carrowmore, Doonbeg, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural 'Settled Landscape' characterized by high groundwater vulnerability. The proposal was refused primarily because the applicant did not provide the necessary technical documentation to prove the system's compliance with EPA standards, leading to significant concerns regarding potential groundwater contamination and public health risks in a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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