Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the lack of a site suitability assessment for the relocated wastewater treatment system and insufficient evidence regarding the satisfactory disposal of surface water, posing risks to public health and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of a site suitability assessment for the relocated wastewater treatment system means the safe disposal of domestic effluent cannot be guaranteed, posing an unacceptable risk to public health and receiving waters.
- The proposed relocation of the wastewater system contravenes Policy Objective WW6 and DM Standard 38 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that surface water arising from the development will be satisfactorily disposed of within the site, which would contravene DM Standard 67 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 38DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for minor alterations to a dwelling and the relocation of a wastewater treatment unit at Tooreena, which were originally permitted under Pl. Ref. 21/1367. Galway County Council refused the proposal because the applicant failed to provide a site suitability assessment for the relocated wastewater system, which is situated at a significant distance from the previously approved location. Additionally, the council found the surface water disposal arrangem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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