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chun teach cónaithe aon stór 290.92m² le 3 sheomra leapa a thógail chomh maith le, córas séarachais, ait siothlaithe agus don obair agus seirbhisí eile atá bainteach. Tá Ráiteas Tionchair Natura a chur isteach leis an iarratas seo (This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The primary reason for refusal is the failure to demonstrate that the site can safely dispose of domestic effluent in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk to public health and the nearby Kilkieran Bay and Islands SAC.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the safe disposal of domestic effluent can be guaranteed in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, as the site lacks sufficient suitable virgin ground for a distribution zone.
  • The proposed development poses an unacceptable risk to the integrity and conservation objectives of the Kilkieran Bay and Islands SAC due to its close proximity and the potential for contaminated surface water runoff.
  • The design and roofscape of the proposed dwelling are considered inappropriate for this Special Landscape Sensitivity Class 3 area, as they fail to visually integrate into the exposed coastal landscape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 8DM Standard 46Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

Stephanie Ní Chonghaile proposed the construction of a 290.92sqm dwelling house and a tertiary wastewater treatment system at An Rinn, Carraroe, Co. Galway. The site is located in a highly sensitive coastal area (Class 3) near the Kilkieran Bay and Islands SAC. The application was refused because the applicant could not prove the site's suitability for wastewater treatment under EPA standards, which creates risks for public health and protected habitats. Additionally, the planning authority foun...
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