Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to fundamental site suitability issues regarding effluent disposal, traffic safety concerns related to restricted sightlines, and a design that failed to integrate with the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can safely dispose of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics and water ponding, posing a risk to public health and surface water.
- The proposed vehicular entrance lacks adequate sightlines and would create a traffic hazard on the regional road (R332) due to sub-optimum alignment and restricted visibility.
- The design and siting of the dwelling, requiring significant fill material, are considered incongruous and would adversely impact the visual amenity of the sensitive rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH3Objective WW6DM Standard 38DM Standard 28Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8DM Standard 37Chapter 4Chapter 7Chapter 10Chapter 14Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a private dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system at Fartmore, Kilconly, Co. Galway. The site is an agricultural field located along the R332 regional road in a 'structurally weak' rural area. Galway County Council refused the proposal on four main grounds: inadequate evidence of safe effluent disposal due to poor soil drainage; traffic safety risks arising from restricted sightlines and poor road alignment; a design that failed to adhere to rural d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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