Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to the failure to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, alongside significant technical deficiencies regarding water supply, wastewater treatment, and a design that negatively impacts the landscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a substantiated economic or social rural housing need as required for the GCTPS zone under Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development lacks sufficient technical detail to ensure a safe water supply and compliant wastewater treatment, failing to meet EPA Code of Practice standards and posing potential risks to public health.
- The dwelling's design, orientation, and the proposed removal of the existing stone boundary wall are inconsistent with rural design guidelines and would result in a negative visual impact on the landscape character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 1DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 61Appendix V of GCDP 2022-2028Policy Objective WS 5Policy Objective LCM 2
Decision Document Summary
Ronan Bilbow and Rachel Collins sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Caherlissakill, Monivea, Co. Galway. The site is located within a rural area identified as being under strong urban pressure (GCTPS zone). The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicants did not provide evidence of a local housing need, failed to provide adequate technical information regarding water and effluent services, and proposed a design that was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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