Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development conflicts with a previously approved wastewater disposal arrangement on the same site, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site encompasses land previously designated for a wastewater treatment system serving a separate dwelling approved under planning reference 72168.
- No alternative permission has been obtained to amend the wastewater disposal arrangements for the previously permitted development, leading to conflicting land use for effluent disposal.
- Permitting the development as proposed would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40Objective RHO 1DM Standard 7
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, S Healy, proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and proprietary treatment system at Cloran, Athenry, Co. Galway. The site is situated in an unserviced rural area within the Urban Fringe of Athenry and a Class 1 landscape sensitivity area. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a housing need under Objective RHO 1, the application was refused due to a conflict with a prior planning permission (pl.ref: 72168). The planning authority determined that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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