Core Refusal Reason
The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics and a high water table, making it unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site has poor drainage and a high water table, with water observed at ground level in test holes, preventing effective percolation.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system would contravene the EPA Code of Practice, posing an unacceptable risk to public health and receiving waters.
- The development would materially contravene Objective WW5 of the County Development Plan and potentially impact the integrity of protected European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO2Objective WW5Chapter 13 - Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for a two-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Kilcloony, Ballinasloe. Although the site is located within a Class 1 landscape area where development is strategically acceptable under Objective RHO2, technical assessments revealed significant drainage issues. Due to a high water table and waterlogged peaty subsoil, the site cannot safely dispose of effluent, leading to a refusal based on public health concerns, contravention of Objective WW5,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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