Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily because it would consolidate and intensify significant unauthorized development on the site, including unpermitted restoration works and an unapproved wastewater treatment system, while failing to demonstrate compliance with public health standards or environmental protection requirements for nearby European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention would consolidate and intensify existing unauthorized development on the site, including significant unpermitted restoration works to Ardagh House and the installation of an unapproved wastewater treatment system.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the existing wastewater treatment plant, for which there is no record of planning approval, can adequately service the development without being prejudicial to public health.
- Due to a lack of information regarding all works carried out on the planning unit, the authority cannot conclude that the development would not have a likely significant effect on the integrity of nearby Natura 2000 sites, specifically the Connemara Bog Complex SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the restoration, renovation, and use of a cottage annexe as ancillary living accommodation to Ardagh House in Ardagh, Clifden, a site located within a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area. Galway County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would perpetuate and intensify unauthorized development already present on the site. Furthermore, the council cited concerns regarding the adequacy of the unpermitted wastewater tr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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