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for the demolition of an existing unoccupied single-storey structure. The construction of a new single-storey building to accommodate two special-education-needs classrooms and associated ancillary rooms. The provision of six new car parking spaces and a new gated access from the public road. All associated plant, landscaping and drainage works required to facilitate the development. Gross floor space of proposed works: 198 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 75 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to provide a Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann regarding water and wastewater capacity, leading to concerns that the development would be prejudicial to public health due to inadequate infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to submit a letter of Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann to demonstrate adequate water and wastewater infrastructure capacity for the proposed special-education-needs building.
  • Concerns raised by the Environment Section regarding the inadequacies of the existing wastewater disposal infrastructure in the settlement remain unresolved despite a request for further information.
  • In the absence of requisite confirmation from the utility provider, the development is considered potentially prejudicial to public health and would materially contravene specific policy objectives of the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective WW 4Policy Objective WS 4DM Standard 36Policy Objective EDU 1Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 31DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 52DM Standard 53DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing structure and the construction of a new 198sqm single-storey building to accommodate two special-education-needs classrooms at Scoil Speisialta Tigh Nan Dooley in An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway. While the Planning Authority found the proposal acceptable in principle and was satisfied with the road safety arrangements following further information, the applicant was unable to provide a pre-connection enquiry response from Uisce Éir...
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