Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, inadequate sight distances for the proposed entrance, and unsuitable site conditions for on-site wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need or local intrinsic links to the area as required by Objective RHO 3 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The required 70m sight distances cannot be achieved at the proposed entrance without relying on lands outside the applicant's control, posing a significant traffic safety hazard.
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics, high water table, and observed waterlogging, which would be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 3DM Standard 20Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingSection 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Bridie Ni Fhátharta proposed the construction of a 145.6sqm dwelling and domestic garage at Bealadangan, Co. Galway, a site located within a Class 4 Landscape and Rural Housing Zone 3. Galway County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a local rural housing need, the proposed vehicular entrance failed to meet mandatory sightline standards (DM Standard 20), and site inspections revealed severe drainage issues and waterloggi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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