Core Refusal Reason
The wastewater treatment system proposed for retention fails to comply with the EPA 2021 Code of Practice regarding separation distances and water table clearance, posing a significant risk to groundwater quality and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter do not meet the minimum separation distances of 3 metres from the site boundary and 10 metres from the dwelling as required by the EPA 2021 Code of Practice.
- The invert level of the polishing filter fails to provide the requisite 900mm separation from the water table, which was observed at 900mm below ground level, leading to inadequate effluent treatment.
- The proposed intensification of the site through residential extensions is unsustainable as the applicant has not demonstrated that the site can adequately dispose of effluent in a manner that protects public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for an Aquamax wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter, alongside planning permission for front, side, and rear extensions to an existing bungalow at Dunmoe, Navan, Co. Meath. While the proposed physical extensions were considered generally acceptable in terms of design and residential amenity, the Environment Section recommended refusal due to critical technical failures in the wastewater management system. The Planning Authority determi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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