Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of effluent due to high groundwater levels and poor soil percolation properties, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The trial hole and site inspection revealed high groundwater levels and very poor soil percolation, making the site unsuitable for the safe disposal of effluent.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system would be prejudicial to public health as the ground conditions cannot ensure the safe treatment of effluent.
- The site suitability assessment was inadequate as the trial hole location was not indicative of the true ground conditions at the proposed percolation area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 3.4.8Section 7.8, Table 5Section 7.6Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment unit on a greenfield site in Killavally West, Westport. While the house design was considered generally acceptable under rural housing guidelines, the site was found to have significant drainage issues, including ponding and high groundwater. Mayo County Council refused the application because the ground is unsuitable for effluent disposal, which would result in a threat to public health and the envir...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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