Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics and proximity to the Lough Corrib SAC, posing a risk to public health and water quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the safe disposal of domestic effluent can be guaranteed on-site due to poor drainage and proximity to the Lough Corrib SAC, potentially impacting the integrity of the Natura 2000 site.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and pose an unacceptable risk to surface waters, contravening the EPA Code of Practice and the EU Groundwater Directive.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for development on peat/blanket bog and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WTWF 1Policy Objective WW 4DM Standard 38DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 36DM Standard 46DM Standard 50Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and private wastewater treatment system at Cregg, Oughterard, a site located within an Iconic Landscape Sensitivity area. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the proposal was refused primarily due to environmental constraints. The site's poor drainage characteristics and peat/blanket bog composition mean that safe effluent disposal cannot be guaranteed, posing a significant risk to the nearby Lo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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