Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority issued a formal refusal for the retention of dwelling alterations and the replacement of a private wastewater treatment system in the sensitive location of Aughnanure, Oughterard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application for retention of dwelling alterations and the upgrade of a private wastewater system was formally refused by Galway County Council on April 23, 2026.
- The decision follows a statutory consultation process involving prescribed bodies such as The Heritage Council, An Taisce, and Failte Ireland, highlighting the site's environmental and heritage sensitivity.
- The refusal encompasses both the retrospective elements of the dwelling house alterations and the proposed completion of the wastewater treatment plant and associated works.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application (Planning Reference No. 26/60320) sought retention for alterations to a dwelling house and the replacement of an original septic tank with a wastewater treatment plant at Aughnanure, Laghtgannon, Oughterard, Co. Galway. The proposal also included permission to complete the upgrade of the private wastewater system with all associated works. Following the receipt of the application on March 2, 2026, and subsequent assessment, Galway County Council issued a decision to refuse the d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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