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for: (a) construction of an extension to the back of the existing Dwelling House, (b) the demolition and removal of the existing extension and water tank to dwelling house (c) Insertion of a window into the existing dwelling house and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 64.79 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 17.87 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the off-site location of the septic tank and lack of technical assessment, an architecturally incongruous design for the extension, and insufficient information to rule out adverse impacts on nearby Natura 2000 sites.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The septic tank is located outside the site boundary and lacks a comprehensive assessment, meaning safe effluent disposal cannot be guaranteed, posing a risk to public health and water quality.
  • The design and composition of the proposed extension are considered out of character and incongruous with the existing dwelling, contravening rural housing design standards.
  • Due to the lack of wastewater treatment information and the site's proximity to the Lough Corrib SAC, the authority could not conclude that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of European sites.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 38Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 4Policy Objective NHB1Policy Objective NHB2Policy Objective NHB3Chapter 4Chapter 7Chapter 10Chapter 15

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of an existing extension and the construction of a new extension to a traditional pre-1963 dwelling at Dawros Lower, Milltown, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area of low landscape sensitivity but is in close proximity to several Natura 2000 sites. Galway County Council refused the application because the wastewater treatment system is located off-site without adequate technical reporting, the proposed extension design was deemed architecturally in...
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