Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to potential adverse impacts on protected Natura 2000 habitats (Machair and European dry heaths) and insufficient information regarding the safety and adequacy of wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority could not rule out adverse effects on the integrity of the Inishbofin and Inishark SAC and the Inishbofin, Omey and Turbot Island SPA, particularly regarding the Machair and European dry heath habitats.
- The lack of specific detail and certification for the existing or proposed wastewater treatment system poses a risk to public health and surface water quality.
- The proposed development would materially contravene several policy objectives and development management standards of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective NHB 5Policy Objective NHB 9DM Standard 50Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 384.6 Rural Housing Strategy8.13 Landscape9.6 Marine and Coastal Development9.15 Marine and Coastal Challenges10.6 Natural Heritage and Biodiversity13.7 IslandsDM Standard 4DM Standard 11DM Standard 30DM Standard 46DM Standard 48DM Standard 62DM Standard 63DM Standard 67DM Standard 68
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing extension and the construction of a new 58sqm extension and porch at a site in Knock, Inishbofin, Co. Galway. The site is located within a sensitive island landscape and adjacent to several Natura 2000 designated sites. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate that construction traffic and wastewater arrangements would not negatively impact protected habitats, specifica...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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