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of existing main dwelling house, together with permission for the use of the adjacent dwelling site for short term letting purposes as well as to retain upgraded wastewater treatment system from septic tank to a secondary treatment system and a soil polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works. The development relates to planning permission previously granted under planning reference 10/431

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to over-development in a sensitive coastal landscape, insufficient technical information regarding wastewater and surface water management, and the inappropriate siting of a short-term let unit which impacts residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and intensification of the development in an exposed coastal setting along a Protected Scenic Route is considered over-development and contrary to tourism infrastructure policies.
  • The lack of specific technical details for the wastewater treatment system and surface water management prevents the Planning Authority from ensuring the protection of public health and water quality.
  • The standalone nature and location of the 'gite' unit adjoining the local road is contrary to development standards for holiday accommodation and negatively impacts the residential amenity of the surrounding area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM Standard 43Policy Objective TI 1Objective WW6DM Standard 38DM Standard 67DM Standard 45Policy Objective TI 2Policy Objective PVSR 1DM Standard 11

Decision Document Summary

The application by Michael & Janet Conneely sought retention of a main dwelling and permission for a 'gite' for short-term letting, including wastewater upgrades, at Baile na hAbhann Theas, a sensitive coastal site on the Galway Bay Scenic Route. Galway County Council refused the proposal on the grounds that it represents an over-intensification of use in a protected landscape and lacks necessary technical evidence for safe effluent and surface water disposal. Furthermore, the siting of the shor...
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