Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to high groundwater levels and poor soil percolation, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The trial hole inspection revealed high groundwater and poor soil percolation, making the site unsuitable for a wastewater treatment system and prejudicial to public health.
- The applicant failed to provide an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, leaving the Planning Authority unable to rule out significant adverse effects on nearby Natura 2000 sites (Carrowmore Lake Complex SAC/SPA).
- While the dwelling design is generally acceptable, the proposed two-storey garage is considered excessively large for the elevated site, raising concerns regarding potential unauthorized commercial or residential use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 2
Decision Document Summary
Siobhan and Philip Morgan sought planning permission for a 309m2 split-level dwelling and an 83m2 two-storey garage at Cloontakilla, Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo. Although the site is located in a 'Remaining Rural Area' where housing is generally supported under Objective RHO 2, Mayo County Council refused the application. The primary grounds for refusal were the site's inability to safely manage wastewater due to waterlogged conditions and the lack of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report to eva...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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