Core Refusal Reason
The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics and a high water table, rendering it unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site has poor drainage characteristics with water levels observed at ground level in test holes, indicating a high water table and inadequate percolation for effluent disposal.
- The proposed development would fail to comply with the EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems, posing an unacceptable risk to public health and receiving waters.
- Granting permission would materially contravene Objective WW5 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021, which requires the safe disposal of domestic effluent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO2Objective WW5Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsDesign Guidelines for the Single Rural House
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Lorraine Kennedy, proposed the construction of a fully serviced private dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cloonshecahill, Galway East. Although the site was considered acceptable in terms of landscape character and road safety, the planning authority refused permission due to severe site drainage constraints. Inspections revealed waterlogged trial holes and a high water table, leading to the conclusion that the site cannot satisfactorily dispose of domesti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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