Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics and poses a potential risk to the nearby Carrownagappul Bog SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the site can adequately treat and dispose of domestic effluent due to evidence of poor drainage, including high water levels and soil mottling.
- Permitting the development would be prejudicial to public health as the site's drainage characteristics are unsuitable for the proposed wastewater treatment system.
- Significant effects on the Carrownagappul Bog SAC cannot be excluded due to potential hydrological connectivity via on-site drainage channels, contravening natural heritage protection policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH3Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 8DM Standard 6Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
Ashling Nolan sought permission for a 225.51sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Springlawn, Mountbellew, Co. Galway. The site is located in a 'Structurally Weak' rural area where housing is acceptable in principle. However, the application was refused because the Planning Authority determined the site has poor drainage characteristics, evidenced by high water tables and mottling in trial holes. Furthermore, the proximity and potential hydrological link to the Carrownagappul ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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