Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to poor site drainage characteristics and the absence of a habitable dwelling, which prevents the guaranteed safe disposal of effluent in accordance with EPA standards and poses significant risks to public health and nearby European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the safe disposal of domestic effluent can be guaranteed in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, given the poor drainage characteristics and the absence of a liveable dwelling on the site.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy Objective WW6 and DM Standard 38, posing an unacceptable risk to surface water and being prejudicial to public health and safety.
- The proposal would create an unacceptably high risk of impacts on nearby European sites, specifically the Connemara Bog Complex SAC, contrary to Policy Objectives NHB 2 and NHB 3.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 38Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
Colm and Helena Lydon sought permission to upgrade a wastewater treatment system and polishing filter at a site in Gleann Trasna, Camus, Co. Galway, which contains a derelict structure with no current residential status. The site is located in a sensitive rural landscape approximately 70m from the Connemara Bog Complex SAC. Galway County Council refused the application because the poor drainage characteristics and lack of a habitable dwelling meant safe effluent disposal could not be guaranteed,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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