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for a temporary on site wastewater treatment system with discharge to main sewer serving 10 no. dwellings previously granted planning permission under reference 19-493. The proposed development works consist of A) On site PTA Solido Smart XL modular SBR wastewater treatment system with gravity sewer connection to existing main sewer, B) Foul sewer pump station with rising main to the proposed on site wastewater treatment system, C) provision of future on site treatment system bypass sewer route with direct connection to the main sewer. D) site infrastructure works including all associated site development, landscaping, boundary treatments and facilitating works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is premature pending the upgrade of the Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant and contravenes existing planning conditions and development plan policies regarding private wastewater systems.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature pending the completion of upgrade works to the Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant, and allowing a temporary system would set an undesirable precedent prejudicial to public health.
- The proposal contravenes County Development Plan policy WW10, which seeks to refuse private wastewater treatment facilities for residential developments other than single house systems.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Condition 9 of the parent permission (19/493) and fails to meet minimum separation distances required by the EPA Manual, posing a risk of noise and odour nuisance to residents.