Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information regarding the efficacy of the wastewater treatment system and the failure to demonstrate that the development would not adversely impact the integrity of adjacent European protected sites (Lough Corrib SAC and SPA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to complete an Appropriate Assessment screening, meaning it could not be concluded that the development would not have significant effects on the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA.
- The absence of up-to-date evidence on the efficacy of the existing wastewater treatment system, combined with the cumulative impact of adjoining unauthorized development, poses an unacceptable risk to public health and receiving waters.
- The proposal materially contravenes several policy objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically those relating to natural heritage protection and the safe disposal of domestic effluent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NHB 1NHB 2NHB 3NHB 4WR 1WR 2WW6DM Standard 50DM Standard 38Section 7.5Section 15.2.2Section 15.3.1Section 15.5.2Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of an existing dwelling house and wastewater treatment system on revised site boundaries at Portdarragh, approximately 6.5km from Moycullen. The site is situated in a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area overlooking Lough Corrib and is immediately adjacent to the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant did not provide adequate technical data to prove the wastewater system is functioning correctly or that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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