Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its haphazard and disorderly layout, specifically the siting and substantial internal access road which fail to assimilate into the landscape, and significant concerns regarding the site's suitability for safe wastewater disposal given the high water table.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site configuration and substantial internal access road constitute haphazard and disorderly development that fails to effectively assimilate into the receiving landscape, detracting from the visual amenity of the area.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can safely dispose of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards, posing a risk to public health and water quality due to the observed high water table.
- The development would contravene multiple strategic policy objectives and development management standards of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and set an undesirable precedent for similar future development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 5Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM1Policy Objective WW6Policy Objective WR1Policy Objective WS7DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 38DM Standard 68Policy Objective FL2
Decision Document Summary
Riona Greally sought planning permission for a 207.43sqm single-storey dwelling, a private wastewater treatment system, and the retention of an existing entrance at Castleview, Claregalway. The site is located on unzoned agricultural land immediately adjoining the Baile Chláir settlement boundary within the Galway County Transport Planning Strategy (GCTPS) area. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused because the proposed layout and long in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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