Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to provide satisfactory evidence regarding the quality and quantity of the proposed private well water supply, posing a potential risk to public health and violating DM Standard 37.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit up-to-date bacteriological and yield test results for the proposed private well water supply, which is required as public water mains do not extend to the area.
- In the absence of these details, the Planning Authority cannot guarantee a safe and suitable volume and quality of water for future occupants, posing a serious risk to public health.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to DM Standard 37 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 37Chapter 4 Rural Living and DevelopmentSection 3.7Section 3.9Chapter 7 Infrastructure, Utilities and Environmental ProtectionSection 6.17Chapter 8 Tourism and LandscapeSection 8.13Chapter 10 Natural Heritage, Biodiversity and Green/Blue InfrastructureSection 10.6Section 10.15
Decision Document Summary
Mike Roche and Tracey Leonard sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballykeaghra, Tuam, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban pressure (Zone 2). While the applicants successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was ultimately refused following a request for further information. The primary ground for refusal was the lack of satisfactory evidence regarding the qu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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