Core Refusal Reason
Ambiguity regarding the satisfactory disposal of domestic effluent and the failure to advertise the proposed new percolation area in public notices, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application includes proposals for a new percolation area that were not advertised in the public notices, leading to procedural and technical ambiguity.
- There is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the satisfactory disposal of domestic effluent on-site, posing a potential risk to public health.
- The details submitted with the application failed to adequately demonstrate the retention and completion aspects of the proposed development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for alterations to an existing dwelling and the retention and completion of a partially demolished shed on revised site boundaries at Knockadore House, Ballymote. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal to decommission the existing percolation area and install a new one was not disclosed in the public notices. The council determined that the lack of clarity regarding wastewater treatment meant the development would...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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