Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and unsuitable site conditions for the safe disposal of domestic effluent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in accordance with Objective RH01 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 for a site located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Pressure' (GTPS).
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can safely dispose of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics, evident waterlogging in the trial hole, and the 'extreme' vulnerability rating of the underlying bedrock aquifer.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health, pose an unacceptable risk to surface water quality, and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4Policy NHB 1Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 212.8 sq.m dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cluain Duibh, Co. Galway, a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. The proposal was refused primarily because the applicant, who currently resides in the UK, did not meet the local rural housing need criteria set out in Objective RH01. Furthermore, site inspections revealed significant waterlogging and poor drainage, leading the Planning Authority to conclude that the site ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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