Core Refusal Reason
The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics and a high water table, making it unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site demonstrates poor drainage characteristics, including a high water table and significant pooling of water, which prevents the satisfactory disposal of treated effluent.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet the requirements of the EPA Code of Practice (2021), rendering the development prejudicial to public health and the safety of future occupants.
- The development is contrary to the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically Policy Objectives WW6 and NHB 3, as it poses an unacceptable risk to surface water quality and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 3Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 10Policy Objective ARC 4Policy Objective ARC 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 19DM Standard 28DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 50Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3
Decision Document Summary
Ballymoe Quarries Ltd. applied for permission to construct a 196sqm two-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.229ha greenfield site at Castlebin South, New Inn, Co. Galway. Although the site is located in a 'structurally weak area' where the principle of rural housing is supported, the application was refused following a site inspection that revealed severe drainage issues. The Planning Authority determined that the high water table and poor percolation characteristics would pre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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