Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a high-pressure area (GTPS) and the site was deemed unsuitable for on-site wastewater treatment due to poor drainage and waterlogging.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling within the Galway Transportation Planning Study (GTPS) area, as required by Objective RHO 1 of the County Development Plan.
- The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics and evident waterlogging in the trial hole, meaning the safe disposal of domestic effluent cannot be guaranteed in accordance with EPA standards.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, conflicting with ministerial guidelines and posing a risk to public health and groundwater quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingChapter 9 - Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementSection 9.10.1Section 9.11Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsSection 13.3Section 13.4Policy NHB 1Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 212.8 sq.m dwelling, a domestic garage, and a private sewerage treatment system at Cluain Duibh, Co. Galway. The site is located within the Galway Transportation Planning Study (GTPS) area, an area under strong urban influence where strict rural housing eligibility criteria apply. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant, who is currently residing in the USA, did not sufficiently demonstrate a rural-generated housing need und...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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