Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape, unsuitable site conditions for wastewater treatment, and potential negative effects on the Kilkieran Bay & Islands Special Area of Conservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an unnecessary scar on a designated Special Class 3 landscape, significantly injuring the visual amenity of this sensitive coastal location.
- Observed water ponding and poor drainage conditions indicate that the site cannot safely accommodate the disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards, posing a risk to public health.
- The Planning Authority could not rule out significant negative impacts on the integrity of the Kilkieran Bay & Islands Special Area of Conservation (SAC) given the site's hydrological connectivity and poor subsoil characteristics.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8DM Standard 46Objective WW6DM Standard 38Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and effluent treatment system on a 0.2ha coastal site in Lower Camus, Casla. Although the applicant established a rural housing link to the area, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council. The primary grounds for refusal included the development's detrimental visual impact on a 'High Sensitivity' landscape, the unsuitability of the site for safe wastewater disposal due to poor drainage and high water table, and the r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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