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CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR BEDROOM SINGLE STOREY FAMILY DWELLING HOUSE WITH DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE, COMPLETE WITH SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA AND THE ON-SITE DISPOSAL OF SURFACE WATER VIA SOAKAWAYS, TOGETHER WITH UPGRADING WORKS TO EXISTING VEHICULAR ACCESS, NEW SEPARATE FIELD ONLY ACCESS ALONG WITH ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS AND LANDSCAPING. (AN APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION.)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a safe and adequate potable water supply for the proposed dwelling, which is considered prejudicial to public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to submit necessary chemical and bacteriological analysis to prove the quality of the proposed well water supply.
  • No evidence was provided regarding the quantity, pressure, or capacity of the water source to ensure it can adequately serve the development.
  • The precise location of the bored well was not clearly identified on the site layout, leading to concerns that the development would be prejudicial to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Table 2 Minimum Site Size in Rural Areas (Mayo CDP 2014-2020)Section 2.3.2 (Mayo CDP 2014-2020)Paragraph 8.1 Water (Mayo CDP 2022-2028)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a four-bedroom single-storey family dwelling, detached garage, and associated site works at Lisduff, Kiltimagh, a rural location within a 'Structurally Weak Area'. Despite multiple requests for further information, the applicants failed to provide satisfactory evidence of a potable water supply, including water quality analysis and quantity testing. Consequently, Mayo County Council refused permission on the grounds that the lack of a proven safe water supp...
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