Core Refusal Reason
The proposal to utilize a single wastewater treatment system to serve three separate residential units failed to demonstrate compliance with the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the safe disposal of domestic effluent can be guaranteed using a single treatment system for three separate units in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- The proposed development is considered prejudicial to public health and would pose an unacceptable risk to surface water quality.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective WW6 and Development Management Standard 38 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 38Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 1DM Standard 8Policy Objective TI 1Policy Objective TI 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 8Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective WM 2Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 50DM Standard 63
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to upgrade and relocate an effluent treatment unit serving three existing tourist chalets (Annaghkeen Cottages) at Annaghkeen, Headford, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure and within an Iconic Landscape Sensitivity area. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the proposed use of a single wastewater treatment system for three distinct residential entities failed to meet the technical requi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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