Core Refusal Reason
The primary reasons for refusal relate to the site's poor drainage characteristics and high water table, which pose risks to public health and the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC, alongside the excessive scale of the proposed garage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site exhibits poor drainage and extensive water logging, meaning safe disposal of domestic effluent and surface water cannot be guaranteed, posing a risk to public health.
- Due to a direct hydrological link to the Lough Corrib SAC, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of a European site.
- The proposed garage is considered excessive in scale, bulk, and design, representing haphazard development and overdevelopment of the subject site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WW6DM Standard 38DM Standard 68Policy Objective RH 2DM Standard 7Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 6DM Standard 11Standard 67Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Cunningham sought permission for a single dwelling house and a large domestic garage at Cinn Uisce, Claregalway, Co. Galway. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused due to significant site constraints, specifically poor drainage and a high water table observed during inspection. These conditions make the site unsuitable for wastewater treatment and surface water disposal, potentially impacting the Lough Corrib SAC. Additionally, the proposed gar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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