Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to establish the lawful status of the existing structure, provided inadequate site assessment for wastewater treatment in a sensitive hydrogeological area, and failed to demonstrate safe traffic access or an acceptable standard of residential design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the lawful planning status of the existing storage unit or its suitability for conversion, meaning the principle of residential development was not established.
- The site assessment for the proposed wastewater treatment system was deficient, particularly regarding groundwater vulnerability and trial hole depth, posing a risk to public health and the environment.
- The proposed development failed to meet technical and design standards concerning traffic safety (sightlines), residential amenity, and potential impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 3Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 4Policy Objective WW 6DM Standard 38Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2DM Standard 50DM Standard 28DM Standard 8
Decision Document Summary
Michael Roche sought permission to convert an existing 43sqm storage unit into a dwelling house, including an 11sqm extension and a new wastewater treatment system at Killooaun, Gurteen, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural, structurally weak area with high groundwater vulnerability. Galway County Council refused the application because the lawful status of the existing structure was not proven, the wastewater treatment proposals were deemed inadequate for the sensitive hydrog...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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