Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for the GTPS area, and the site's poor drainage characteristics pose a significant risk to public health and groundwater quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need or local intrinsic links to the area as required by Objective RHO1 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 for the GTPS area.
- The site's poor drainage characteristics, including peaty substrates and evidence of water ponding, mean that safe disposal of domestic effluent cannot be guaranteed in accordance with EPA standards.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and would set an undesirable precedent for development in an area under strong urban pressure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO1Chapter 3Chapter 9Chapter 13Section 13.3Section 13.4Section 9.10.1Section 9.11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Darren Callanan, sought permission for a 200 sq. m. dwelling and a 60 sq. m. garage at Coghscoltia, Co. Galway, located within the Galway Transportation Planning Study (GTPS) area. The proposal was refused by Galway County Council because the applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria set out in Objective RHO1, failing to show sufficient local links to the area. Furthermore, the site was deemed unsuitable for wastewater treatment due to its peaty soil, high water table...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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