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to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to unsuitable site drainage conditions characterized by a high water table, which poses a risk to public health and creates potential for significant adverse impacts on the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • Site inspections revealed a high and stagnant water table outside the winter period, indicating that the site cannot safely dispose of domestic effluent in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice.
  • The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and pose an unacceptable risk to surface water, thereby contravening Policy Objective WW6 and DM Standard 38 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • Due to hydrological connectivity via a watercourse conduit to the Lough Corrib SAC and a lack of ecological expertise in the application, the Planning Authority cannot rule out significant negative effects on the integrity of the European site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

Brian Boyle applied for permission to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at a 0.440-hectare site in Carrownagur, Dunmore, Co. Galway. The site is located in a structurally weak rural area where the principle of development is generally acceptable; however, technical assessments identified critical drainage issues. The Planning Authority refused the application because the high water table and poor soil drainage make the site unsuitable for effluent dispo...
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