Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical information or justification for the retention of a septic tank and percolation area to serve a storage building, leading to concerns regarding public health and material contravention of development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit necessary technical details regarding the condition, capacity, and exact location of the existing septic tank and percolation area.
- No planning justification was provided for the installation of a wastewater treatment system to serve a structure designated as a store.
- Granting permission would materially contravene Policy Objective WW6 and DM Standard 38 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 7Policy Objective WW 10Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 19DM Standard 20DM Standard 28DM Standard 31DM Standard 38Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a septic tank, percolation area, and modifications to an existing storage building at Killtullagh, Oranmore, Co. Galway. While the Planning Authority was satisfied with the design and visual impact of the store modifications, the application was refused primarily due to the lack of technical information and justification for the wastewater treatment system. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal would materially contravene the Galway Cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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