Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the site's unsuitability for safe wastewater disposal and the failure to meet required road access visibility standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for the safe attenuation and disposal of wastewater due to a high water table and poor hydraulic assimilation capacity, posing a risk to public health.
- The proposed development fails to meet the minimum access visibility requirements set out in the County Development Plan, creating a potential traffic hazard.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it does not comply with the EPA Code of Practice for domestic wastewater treatment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020Section 16Appendix 1, P.48
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a detached dwelling house, garage, and proprietary treatment system at Derryfadda, Bofeenaun, Ballina. While the site is located in an area identified as 'Structurally Weak' in the Mayo County Development Plan, the application was refused primarily because the boggy nature of the site and high water table make it unsuitable for the safe disposal of effluent. Additionally, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the required sightlines for the site access could...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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