2360009

for the construction of Rural Cluster to consist of 4 No. Two storey Detached Dwelling houses with domestic garages and individual sewage treatment systems and all associated site development works to include site access roadways/footpaths, site services.Gross floor space of proposed works 1,173.80sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to public health risks from wastewater system proliferation, inadequate environmental and flood risk assessments, and a design that fails to integrate with the village character and sensitive landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The concentration of four independent wastewater treatment systems is considered prejudicial to public health due to the potential for excessive proliferation of effluent disposal in a sensitive area.
  • The application lacked sufficient detail, including a flood risk assessment and a Natura Impact Report, meaning the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of nearby European sites.
  • The proposed development is deemed incongruous with the existing built form of Kilcolgan village and the Class 3 'Special' landscape, representing overdevelopment that fails to provide adequate communal open space or visual impact mitigation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective SS 7Policy Objective RC 5Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective PM 1Policy Objective PM 6Policy Objective PM 8Policy Objective PM 10DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 12DM Standard 20DM Standard 27DM Standard 29DM Standard 41DM Standard 46DM Standard 50Section 3.5.8Section 4.6Section 4.6.3Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a rural cluster of four two-storey detached dwellings with individual garages and sewage treatment systems on a 1.59 ha site at the north-western periphery of Kilcolgan village. The site is situated within a Class 3 'Special' landscape and in close proximity to several Natura 2000 designations. Galway County Council refused the application based on six reasons, primarily focusing on the public health implications of multiple private effluent systems, the failu...
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