Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment for a development located in Flood Zone A and lacked sufficient technical details regarding the suitability and performance of the existing on-site wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located within Flood Zone A, and the absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment prevents the Planning Authority from confirming that the proposal will not have adverse impacts on the floodplain or watercourses.
- There is a lack of evidence regarding the operational efficiency of the existing septic tank system, which is necessary to ensure the protection of groundwater and compliance with EPA Codes of Practice.
- Further information is essential to fully assess the proposal's impact on environmental safety and public health, as the current submission does not meet the requirements of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding flood risk and wastewater disposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 44RD POL 45RD POL 47RD POL 48RD POL 49RD POL 50RD POL 51RD POL 52RD POL 53DM OBJ 50INF POL 18INF POL 20Section 11.5.25
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for a 27.35 sqm domestic extension comprising a kitchen and sunroom at Ballardin, Dunderry, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural setting within Flood Zone A and is served by a private septic tank. While the Planning Authority found the design and scale of the extensions to be acceptable in principle, the application was not granted permission at this stage (with Further Information requested) due to the failure to submit a flood risk assessment an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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