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for the construction of a storey and a half detached dwelling, the installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system, Ecoflo CoCo Filter and gravel distribution bed, upgrade of existing agricultural entrance and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 252 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape, public health risks from inadequate effluent disposal conditions, and traffic safety hazards at the site entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would negatively impact the visual amenity of a 'High Sensitivity' coastal landscape, constituting an unnecessary scar due to its exposed siting and elongated access arrangement.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that domestic effluent can be safely disposed of on-site given the observed water ponding, wet ground conditions, and shallow overburden, posing a risk to public health and surface water.
  • The proposal would create a traffic hazard due to the intensification of right-hand turning movements at the L1103 junction and a hazardous internal road interface between the existing access and the proposed new slip road.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8Objective WW6DM Standard 38Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of a storey-and-a-half detached dwelling and a proprietary wastewater treatment system at Shanboolard, Moyard, situated within a Class 3 Special Coastal Landscape. Although the applicant met the rural housing need criteria, Galway County Council refused the application because the development would be visually intrusive in a highly sensitive area, the site conditions were unsuitable for safe wastewater disposal, and the proposed access arrangements were dee...
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