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On the site characterisation form there is a question referring to the number of double and single rooms in the proposed dwelling. In fairness I can see where the EPA is coming from with this question i.e. a double room would imply an occupancy factor of 2 people. So in a proposed house with 2 doubles and 2 singles the max occupancy is 6.
This question has a knock on effect in relation to the length of piping required for a percolation trench. My problem with this question is that there is no room for common sense. At planning stage the planner/engineer will look at the proposed plans to make sure that there are double and single beds on the drawing. They will then relate this back to the percolation layout. Can anyone tell me in the last 5 years, especially in rural areas with one off houses how many plans have single beds shown?
What will happen and no doubt is already happening on both large and tight sites where there is no room for the correct length of percolation piping the draughts person is placing single beds where double beds should be on plan yet the reality is a double bed will be installed.
The next piece of reality is that the demographics in Ireland show the average family size is now at less than 4 (children & parents). Would it not make more sense for the EPA to replace the box “Max No. Of Residents†with “Proposed number of full time residentsâ€.
This will then illuminate the need for the draughts person to indulge in a bit of artistic licence! |
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