Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with wastewater separation standards, a design that is not subordinate to the existing dwelling, and the presence of an unauthorised vehicular entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet the minimum separation distances required by the EPA Code of Practice, rendering the development prejudicial to public health.
- The design of the extension is not subordinate to the existing dwelling in size or character and fails to integrate into the sensitive rural landscape, contravening DM Standard 4 and Policy Objective RH9.
- The development would perpetuate and intensify existing unauthorised development on the site, as the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the recently constructed vehicular entrance has the benefit of planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH3Chapter 4Chapter 15DM Standard 4Policy Objective RH9Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for alterations and a 147.02 sqm single-storey extension to an existing dwelling at Doon, Kilreekil, Co. Galway, including a new wastewater treatment system. The site is located in a structurally weak rural area. Galway County Council refused the application because the wastewater percolation area failed to meet mandatory EPA separation distances, the extension's design was deemed visually intrusive and not subordinate to the original house, and the proposal wou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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