Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to unsuitable site drainage for wastewater treatment and its location within a fluvial flood risk area without a required hydrological impact assessment, posing risks to public health and the River Suck Callows SPA.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's high water table and poor drainage render it unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent, which would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the EPA Code of Practice.
- The proposed development is situated within a fluvial flood risk area, and the lack of a hydrological impact assessment means potential adverse effects on the River Suck Callows SPA cannot be ruled out.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objectives FL1 and NHB1 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 concerning flood risk management and the protection of natural heritage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 2Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsObjective FL1Objective NHB1Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a new dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Lowville, Galway, situated in a structurally weak rural area. The application was refused by Galway County Council because the site's poor drainage characteristics and high water table make it unsuitable for effluent disposal under EPA standards. Furthermore, the site's location within a fluvial flood risk zone near the River Suck Callows SPA, combined with the absence of a necessary hydrological impact a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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