Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the site's inability to safely dispose of domestic effluent because of a high water table, lack of evidence for a secure water supply, and significant traffic safety risks arising from restricted sightlines on a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics and an unacceptably high water table (observed at 100-200mm below ground level), which would be prejudicial to public health and contravene Objective WW5.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of a feasible connection to the local group water scheme, resulting in an inadequate demonstration of a suitable water supply contrary to Objective WS 12.
- The proposed vehicular access onto the R-348 regional road lacks adequate egressing sight distance and forward visibility, creating a traffic hazard and contravening DM Standards 20 and 41.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WW5Objective WS 12Objective RHO 2Objective RHO 9DM Standard 20DM Standard 21DM Standard 41Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 117.8 sqm single-storey dwelling and a wastewater treatment system at Kilmalaw, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The site is located within a 'Structurally Weak Rural Area' and is bounded by the R-348 regional road. Galway County Council refused permission because site inspections revealed a high water table unsuitable for effluent disposal, the applicant did not confirm a viable water supply connection, and the proposed entrance was deemed a traf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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