Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, alongside significant concerns regarding road safety, public health, and environmental impact on a sensitive karst aquifer.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria required by Objective RHO 1 for a site located within the Galway Transportation Study Area, which is under strong urban pressure.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety due to a deficient road network and the failure to provide adequate sightlines at the site entrance.
- The application lacked sufficient detail regarding a potable water source and wastewater treatment, posing an unacceptable risk to public health and the underlying regionally important karst aquifer.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Objective RHO 1Objective WW7Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Michelle Melville applied for permission to construct a house, garage, and effluent treatment system at Glenascaul, Oranmore, Co. Galway. The site is situated in an unserviced rural area designated as being under strong urban pressure. Galway County Council refused the application on multiple grounds, primarily citing the applicant's failure to prove a genuine rural housing need. Additionally, the proposal was deemed unsuitable due to the inadequacy of the local road network, lack of sightlines,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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