Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient information regarding the adequacy and capacity of the existing wastewater treatment system to serve the extended dwelling, posing a risk to public health and groundwater.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Failure to provide technical design details, a site characterisation report, and capacity confirmation for the existing wastewater treatment system.
- Lack of a revised site plan demonstrating adequate separation distances between the percolation area and the existing watercourse to the rear of the property.
- Potential risk to groundwater quality and public health as the proposal fails to comply with the EPA Code of Practice for wastewater disposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of extensions to the front and rear of an existing dwelling at Rathangan, Kilcowan. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant failed to submit essential technical data, including a site characterisation report and design details for the wastewater treatment system. Without this information, the authority could not determine if the system could safely manage the load from a three-bedroom house or maintain safe distance...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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