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for Retention & Completion of (A) Existing Raft foundations for a dwelling house & Domestic Garage, and Sewage treatment system granted under planning reference No. 04/3565 and (B) Permission for minor alterations to Dwelling house Plan & Elevations as granted Under Planning Reference No. 04/3565 and (C) Revised site boundaries and (D) all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works; House 152.4 sqm; Garage 35.5 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure and site unsuitability for wastewater treatment due to high water table levels.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the rural housing need criteria set out in Objective RHO 1 for an area designated as being under strong urban pressure.
  • The planning authority is not satisfied that the site can adequately treat and dispose of domestic effluent due to the high water table observed in the trial hole, posing a risk to public health and water quality.
  • Granting permission would contravene the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021, set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, and potentially impact the conservation objectives of nearby European sites.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Objective RHO 1Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the retention and completion of a dwelling house and garage, including minor alterations to a previous grant (04/3565), at Lisheeneynaun, Peterswell, Co. Galway. The site is located in an unserviced rural area under 'strong urban pressure' and within a Class 2 landscape sensitivity area. The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a local housing need in compliance with Objective RHO 1. Additionally, site inspections confirmed a high wate...
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