Core Refusal Reason
The planning authority was not satisfied that wastewater from the proposed extension could be adequately treated on-site, as the existing treatment system could not be certified as being in working order.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing on-site wastewater treatment system could not be confirmed to be in proper working order by the applicant's environmental consultant following a visual inspection.
- The proposal lacks satisfactory arrangements to remediate the wastewater treatment issues, which would potentially perpetuate and intensify the risk to public health.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and conflicts with the requirements of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 38
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a 39sqm single-storey extension to an existing dwelling at Tóin na Brocaí, Co. Galway. Although the physical scale and design of the extension were considered acceptable, the application was refused because the existing wastewater treatment system could not be certified as functional. Consequently, the Planning Authority determined that the development would be prejudicial to public health and would violate policy objectives regarding private effluent treatme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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