Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its inappropriate siting and design on an elevated, sensitive landscape and the unsuitability of the site for safe wastewater treatment due to poor drainage and bedrock conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its elevated and exposed siting in a Class 3 'Special' landscape, would represent disorderly development and negatively impact the visual amenity and rural character of the area.
- The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics and extreme bedrock aquifer vulnerability, making it unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in unserviced rural areas and pose a potential risk to public health and groundwater quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Léan Breathnach sought permission for a 297 sqm dwelling and sewerage treatment system at Coill Rua Thoir, Co. Galway, an elevated site overlooking Galway Bay. The application was refused by Galway County Council primarily because the proposed siting and design were deemed visually intrusive within a sensitive 'Special' landscape classification. Furthermore, the site's poor drainage and high bedrock vulnerability raised significant concerns regarding the safe disposal of domestic effluent, posin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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