Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development poses an unacceptable risk of contamination to the Ballinamuck Public Water Supply due to its close proximity (approximately 100m) to the supply's boreholes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity of the site to the Ballinamuck Public Water Supply boreholes means that excavation and filling works have the potential to disturb the water source and cause serious water quality issues.
- The importation of approximately 24,500 tonnes of material presents a risk of introducing unknown contaminants into the groundwater, which would be prejudicial to public health for the 12,500 people served by this supply.
- It is not possible to fully mitigate the risks to the security of the potable water supply, making the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy ENV 16Policy ENV 17Objective ENV 7Objective ENV 8Objective ENV 9Policy NH 2Policy NH 3Policy NH 11Policy NH 13Policy NH 14
Decision Document Summary
Liam Whelan Plant Hire Limited applied for permission to carry out land reclamation works on a 1.7-hectare site at Ballynamuck West, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The proposal involved importing approximately 24,500 tonnes of inert fill to level a depressed area for return to agricultural use. Although the site is located in a Green Belt and adjacent to the River Colligan, the application was refused primarily because the Water Services Section identified a critical risk to the Ballinamuck Public Wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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