Planning Information Notice

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NEW PROCEEDURE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO WORK TO RULE.

THE NORMAL SR6 TEST WILL STILL APPLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has advised Local Authorities that, in future, the new EPA Code of Practice for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses (p.e≤10) shall be implemented in respect of all planning applications proposing the use of such treatment systems.

Therefore, from 1st February, 2010, all applications for single dwellings proposing to install a treatment system must include a full site assessment in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice.

Only full site assessments carried out by Laois County Council will be accepted.

Application forms and full details are now available from the Planning Office.