Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe attenuation and disposal of wastewater due to a high water table, failing to meet the standards of the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The presence of a high water table on-site, confirmed by site inspection and trial hole evidence, renders the site unsuitable for the safe disposal of wastewater.
- The proposed development fails to comply with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (PE<10).
- The proposal is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 16.3 Accessibility Visibility Requirement of CDP 2014-2020/Vol.2/Guidance and Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Tracy Loftus and Liam McNulty, proposed the construction of a new dwelling house and wastewater treatment system on a 0.3ha infill site at Bunnahowna, Mallaranny, Westport. While the site was considered suitable from a design and landscape perspective following the submission of further information, the application was ultimately refused due to environmental constraints. Specifically, the Council's Environment Section determined that the high water table on-site prevents the safe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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