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chun struchtúr cónaithe sealadach chomh maith le gach obair eile a bhaineann leis an fhorbairt, a choinneáil go sealadach agus chun teach cónaithe, córas séarachais, garáiste agus gach obair láithreáin ag teastáil a thógáil. Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe: 207.00 sqm(H), 60.00 sqm(G). Spás urláir comhlán na hoibre atá le coinneáil: 55.50 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to unsuitable site drainage for effluent disposal, negative visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape, and insufficient information regarding the required public water connection.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site's poor drainage characteristics and peaty substrate mean safe disposal of domestic effluent cannot be guaranteed, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.
  • The proposed dwelling would be a visually obtrusive feature in a sensitive Class 3 coastal landscape and fails to appropriately integrate with the natural topography.
  • The applicant failed to provide comprehensive details or necessary third-party consents for the required public water network extension across private lands.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective FL1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

Padraic Jennings sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and the temporary retention of a residential structure at Letterard, Carna, a rural Gaeltacht area. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council. The decision was based on the site's inability to safely manage wastewater due to peaty soil conditions, the visual impact of the enlarged 207sqm design on a high-sensitivity coastal landscape, and the lack of le...
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