Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to concerns regarding the satisfactory disposal of domestic effluent on a site with shallow soil overlying a regionally important aquifer, which would be prejudicial to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site overlies a regionally important aquifer and is characterized by very shallow soil, which prevents the satisfactory treatment and disposal of wastewater on-site.
- The high concentration of existing septic tanks and treatment systems in the immediate vicinity of the application site increases the risk of environmental contamination and public health hazards.
- The proposal fails to comply with the environmental protection standards set out in Policy Objective WW6 and Natural Heritage objectives NHB 1, 2, and 3 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective WW6Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective RH 1Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a five-bedroom, two-storey dwelling and a detached garage at Carnmore West, Co. Galway, located within the rural metropolitan area (MASP and GCTPS). Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the planning authority refused the application on environmental grounds. The decision was based on the site's geological vulnerability, specifically the presence of shallow soil over a regionally important aquifer, which, when combined with the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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