Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for safe wastewater disposal due to high groundwater levels, and the proposed water supply arrangement relying on an off-site private well is considered inadequate and disorderly.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet the minimum separation distance requirements to saturated ground as required by the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk to public health.
- The proposal to rely on a private water supply located outside the application site boundaries is unacceptable and represents disorderly development.
- The development as proposed would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.10 Rural Area TypesSection 7.8 Water ServicesSection 12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsSection 12.24 Roads and TransportationChapter 2 - Core Strategy and Settlement PolicyChapter 3 - People, Places and HousingChapter 7 - Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsChapter 12 - Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
Ross Golden sought outline planning permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Drumacoo, Monasteraden, Co. Roscommon. While the principle of a house was acceptable in this 'Remaining Rural Area', the application was refused on technical grounds. Site investigations revealed a high water table (mottling at 0.5m), making the site unsuitable for safe effluent disposal. Furthermore, the Planning Authority rejected the applicant's proposal to source water fro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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