Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the suburban design of the entrance and excessive removal of rural boundaries which would erode rural character, alongside public health concerns regarding the lack of a site-specific assessment for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed suburban-style entrance and the removal of over 120m of hedgerow and stone walls would erode the rural character and detract from the visual amenity of the landscape.
- The applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate safe forward visibility and sightlines at the entrance, posing a potential traffic hazard on a regional route (R348).
- In the absence of a comprehensive site-specific assessment for the proposed percolation area, the planning authority is not satisfied that the development can be served by a safe wastewater disposal system without risking public health or the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH 3RH 9Section 7.5Section 10.6.15Section 10.12Section 15.2.2Section 15.3.1Section 15.5.2Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2DM Standard 4DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 51DM Standard 63Policy Objective WW 10Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3
Decision Document Summary
Laura Kelly sought permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and a secondary wastewater treatment system at Knockroe, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area served by the R348 regional road. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed entrance design and extensive removal of existing hedgerows and stone walls were deemed contrary to rural preservation policies and visual amenity. Additionally, the lack of a sit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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