Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the absence of a mandatory groundwater assessment for commercial discharge and the resulting uncertainty regarding potential adverse impacts on the integrity of the Slaney River Valley cSAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application is considered premature pending a full groundwater assessment and discharge licence required for commercial activities under the Local Government Water Pollution Act.
- The proposed development is deemed prejudicial to public health as the lack of assessment prevents a full evaluation of the impact on groundwaters.
- Under the precautionary principle, it cannot be determined that the wastewater treatment system would not adversely affect the conservation objectives of the Slaney River Valley cSAC (Site Code 000781).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a farm diversification project to establish a new glamping site at Ballynapierce, Enniscorthy Rural. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority because it failed to include a necessary groundwater assessment required for commercial discharge licences, making the development prejudicial to public health. Furthermore, due to the site's proximity to the Slaney River Valley cSAC, the authority determined that the potential for significant negative effec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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