Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system due to a high water table and its location within a flood plain, posing a significant risk of water pollution.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The high water table at the site, measured between 350mm and 400mm below ground level, fails to meet the minimum 500mm depth of unsaturated soil required by the EPA Code of Practice for domestic wastewater treatment systems.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system would be located within a flood plain, which is contrary to the recommendations of Section 5.4.1 of the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and constitute an unacceptable risk of water pollution, thereby being contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 2RH 4RH 9RH 12RH 14RH 1714.8.116.4.3Table 4.3(b)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Killeenmore Road, Straffan, Co. Kildare. While the applicant was deemed to comply with the local need criteria for rural housing, the site is located within the Morell River Catchment and is subject to flooding. The proposal was refused because the site's high water table and flood plain location make it unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system under EPA standards, prese...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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