2660062

for renovating an existing derelict dwelling, demolishing an existing rear extension, and constructing a new rear extension. Construction of a domestic wastewater treatment system, and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to inadequate site size for safe wastewater disposal, lack of structural justification for renovating a derelict dwelling, and the haphazard nature of the development resulting from overlapping site boundaries and shared access arrangements.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site area of 0.091 ha is insufficient to guarantee the safe disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards and DM Standard 9, posing a significant risk to public health and receiving waters.
  • The applicant failed to submit a structural report for the existing derelict dwelling, meaning the proposal does not demonstrate the suitability or feasibility of the structure for redevelopment as required by Policy Objective RH 7.
  • The configuration of the site, involving overlapping planning boundaries and shared vehicular access with an adjoining application (Pl. Ref. 26/60058), would result in a haphazard and disorderly form of development that detracts from the visual and residential amenity of the rural area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 7Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective RH 12Policy Objective AH 5Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective GA 7Policy Objective TWHS 1Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3Policy Objective WW 4Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 7Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 4DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective WS 4

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the renovation and extension of a derelict dwelling at An Spidéal Láir, including the installation of a new wastewater treatment system. The site is located within a Special Landscape Designation and the GCTPS area. Galway County Council refused permission on six grounds, primarily citing the inadequate site size for effluent disposal, the lack of a structural report to justify the renovation of a derelict structure, and concerns that the overlapping site b...
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