Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the integrity of a nearby Special Area of Conservation (SAC), inadequate wastewater and surface water management, and traffic safety concerns arising from a sub-standard vehicular entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The planning authority could not exclude adverse impacts on The Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex SAC due to the presence of invasive species (Rhododendron ponticum) and the lack of satisfactory details regarding their eradication and the impact of drainage on the protected site.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the existing septic tank system and percolation area could adequately handle the additional loading, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- The proposed new vehicular entrance and car parking area were not properly advertised and would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sight distances that do not meet DM Standard 28 requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective MCC 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective ARC 5Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 4DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 39DM Standard 46Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Barry Regan, proposed a single-storey extension, internal alterations, and a new vehicular entrance for an existing bungalow at Letterettrin, Renvyle, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a landscape of 'Iconic' sensitivity and is adjacent to The Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex SAC. Galway County Council refused permission because the development would materially contravene policies protecting European sites, lacked adequate technical details for effluent and surface water disposal, an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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