Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the site's location within a fluvial flood risk area, potential adverse impacts on protected Natura 2000 sites via hydrological connections, and inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within a fluvial flood risk area associated with the Graigabbey River, and in the absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not be at risk of flooding or contravene flood management policies.
- Due to a direct hydrological connection to the Galway Bay Complex SAC and Inner Galway Bay SPA, the siting of an effluent disposal system within a flood risk area poses a significant risk to the integrity of these protected European sites.
- The proposed site entrance fails to provide sufficient sightline visibility due to the horizontal alignment of the L-31113, and the required roadside interventions would necessitate works on third-party lands and undermine the protection of local natural boundaries and stone walls.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3DM Standard 28Policy Objective TWHS1DM Standard 11
Decision Document Summary
Patricia Burke sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Templemoyle Newcastle, Athenry, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban pressure (GCTPS) and is bordered by the Graigabbey River. Although the applicant satisfied the rural housing need criteria, Galway County Council refused the proposal because the rear of the site is within a fluvial flood risk zone. The council determined that the development would pose ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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