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to construct (1) new dwellinghouse, (2) new domestic garage, (3) installation of a wastewater treatment system & associated polishing filter bed, as well as all ancillary site services. This planning application is accompanied by a NIS, as required by Article 239 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended). Gross floor area of proposed works: 230 sqm (dwellinghouse) & 60 sqm (domestic garage)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate the availability of a viable potable water supply via a connection to the public water main or an active Group Water Scheme.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to submit written correspondence from Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) confirming the feasibility or availability of a new water main connection for the proposed development.
  • The planning authority is not satisfied that a potable water supply is available to serve the site, which would render the development prejudicial to public health.
  • The proposal is contrary to the provisions of DM Standard 36 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires applicants to establish the feasibility of water connections in advance of 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 63Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 5Policy Objective RH 9

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and a tertiary wastewater treatment system on a greenfield site in Carna, Co. Galway, located within the Gaeltacht and a Class 3 landscape area. While the applicant satisfactorily substantiated their rural housing need and addressed technical issues regarding sightlines through further information, the application was refused. The primary ground for refusal was the lack of evidence regarding a secure potable wat...
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