Core Refusal Reason
Extreme public health risk due to the proximity of a designated flood zone to the existing wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site contains a designated flood zone within its boundary.
- The existing wastewater treatment system is located in the immediate vicinity of the flood zone, creating a significant environmental hazard.
- The proposed development is considered prejudicial to public health and fails to meet the requirements for proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for alterations and an extension to an existing dwelling at Ballina Upper (Castle Ellis). Wexford County Council refused the application following a negative report from the Environment Section. The primary concern relates to the site's location within a designated flood zone; specifically, the proximity of this zone to the wastewater treatment system poses an extreme risk to public health, making the intensification of the site's use unsustainable....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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