Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate adequate visibility splays at the vehicular entrance, posing a traffic hazard, and the presence of a non-compliant wastewater treatment system that is prejudicial to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required legal interest to maintain 70m sightlines over adjoining private lands to the west, meaning the development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The existing septic tank and percolation area do not comply with SR61991 standards, specifically regarding minimum separation distances and trench length, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
- Although the retention of the domestic garage was deemed acceptable in principle, the deficiencies in access safety and effluent treatment render the overall development contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 28DM Standard 6Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective FL1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 46DM Standard 11DM Standard 50DM Standard 67DM Standard 68
Decision Document Summary
Padraic & Breda Reilly sought retention permission for an existing vehicular entrance, domestic garage, and septic tank system at a rural site in Balrobuck Beg, Corrandulla, Co. Galway. While the site is located in a Class 1 landscape with low sensitivity, the planning authority refused permission on two primary grounds. Firstly, the applicant could not provide the necessary 70m visibility splays as they lacked legal control over the required sightlines on adjacent private property. Secondly, th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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