Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inadequate wastewater management arrangements, traffic safety concerns arising from the site layout, and the fact that the proposal constitutes overdevelopment that fails to respect the existing urban character of Tully village.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence for the long-term management and maintenance of the proposed communal wastewater treatment system, posing a risk to public health.
- The proposed layout and scale represent overdevelopment of the site, lacking sufficient communal open space and parking while failing to reinforce the established urban form of the village.
- The proposed access and parking arrangements would result in hazardous traffic movements and contravene conditions of a previous planning permission (15/391) regarding site curtilage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40DM Standard 22UHO 7UHO 8Section 3.4.4
Decision Document Summary
This application by Mark Burton proposed the construction of a terrace of four dwelling houses and a communal wastewater treatment system at Tully More, Connemara North. Located within the settlement of Tully, the proposal was deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. The refusal was based on the lack of a sustainable wastewater management plan, significant parking deficiencies, and a site layout that would create traffic hazards. Furthermore, the Planning A...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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