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to construct a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter, vehicular access as well as all ancillary site works and site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 179 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its location in a highly sensitive Class 4 landscape, unsuitable soil conditions for wastewater treatment, and potential adverse impacts on the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex SAC.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would be visually obtrusive in a designated Class 4 landscape of 'Outstanding' value, detracting from the rural character and amenity of the area.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site's poor drainage and soil conditions, including high water ingress and bedrock depth, allow for the safe disposal of domestic effluent.
  • As the site is partially within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex SAC, the absence of an Appropriate Assessment screening means significant negative impacts on a Natura 2000 site cannot be ruled out.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingSection 3.8.2 Structurally Weak Rural AreasSection 3.9 Rural Housing Policies and ObjectivesRural Housing Objective 1 (RHO3)Chapter 6 Water, Wastewater Management & Extractive IndustrySection 6.17 Water Policies and ObjectivesChapter 9 Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementSection 9.10.1 Landscape Conservation and ManagementSection 9.11 Landscape Conservation and Management PoliciesChapter 13 Development Management StandardsSection 13.3 Guidelines for Residential DevelopmentSection 13.4 Rural Residential ConsiderationsPolicy LCM1Objective LCM1Objective LCM2DM Standard 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3DM Standard 40

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Veronica Needham, sought permission for a 179 sqm dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Derrynavgalun, Connemara North. The site is situated in a sensitive Class 4 landscape and partially within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex SAC. Galway County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the visual impact of an exposed dwelling on a high-value landscape, the failure to demonstrate that the site could safely accommodate a wastewater treatment system due t...
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