Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to fundamental technical deficiencies regarding wastewater treatment suitability, road safety and visibility, and the lack of evidence for potable water supply and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site exhibits poor drainage and percolation characteristics, meaning safe on-site wastewater disposal cannot be guaranteed, posing a significant risk to public health and surface waters.
- The proposed access onto the R359 regional road is substandard due to restricted sightlines and existing road network deficiencies, which would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence of a potable water supply or a comprehensive surface water management assessment, leading to potential risks to groundwater and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Joseph Coyne sought outline permission for the construction of four dormer-style dwellings with proprietary treatment plants at Woodlawn, Ballinasloe. The site is located off a private road approximately 1km south of Woodlawn. The Planning Authority refused the application on four primary grounds: the unsuitability of the site for wastewater treatment due to poor ground conditions and lack of a site characterisation report, inadequate sightlines at the junction with the R359 regional road, the a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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