Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide a Letter of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) for connection to the public water supply, which is currently under acute pressure in the Ballinasloe area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a Letter of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann despite multiple requests for further information and clarification of further information.
- There is a documented acute water supply issue in Ballinasloe, and permitting development without confirmed infrastructure capacity would pose a serious risk to public health.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy Objective WS 4 and DM Standard 36 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, which require applicants to liaise with Irish Water and confirm connection feasibility prior to seeking planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 63Policy Objective WS 4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to erect a two-storey dwellinghouse and domestic garage on a 0.162ha infill site at Portnick, Ballinasloe. While the site is zoned for residential use and the design was considered acceptable in principle, the Planning Authority refused permission due to critical infrastructure concerns. Specifically, the applicant failed to provide evidence of a feasible connection to the public water supply in an area with known water shortages. Consequently, the development was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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