Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance onto a regional road and the failure to demonstrate a compliant wastewater treatment system given the shallow bedrock conditions on site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance onto the R347 Regional Road is located at a point of horizontal curvature and restricted visibility where the applicant failed to demonstrate that required sightlines are within their legal control or maintainable.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system does not comply with the EPA Code of Practice (2021) as the Planning Authority could not reconcile the required depth of unsaturated soil with the shallow bedrock (1.0m) encountered on site, posing a risk to groundwater.
- Significant inconsistencies were identified within the application documentation regarding the proposed potable water supply and the location of existing wells on the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 1DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 63Policy Objective NNR2
Decision Document Summary
Kenneth Farrell applied for permission to construct a 250 sqm two-storey dwelling, a 60 sqm garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Pollnabanny, Athenry, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area within the GCTPS zone along the R347 regional road. Although the applicant established a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed vehicular access would create a traffic hazard due to poor visibility and the site conditions were deemed unsuitable...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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