Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC/SPA, inappropriate visual impact on an 'Iconic' landscape, and significant technical deficiencies regarding drainage, access, and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal poses an unacceptable risk to the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA due to hydrological connectivity and poor site drainage characteristics that prevent the guaranteed safe disposal of domestic effluent.
- The development would constitute a visually obtrusive feature in a designated Class 4 Iconic landscape, failing to integrate into the sensitive lake environs and detracting from the area's visual amenity.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest for site access and provided insufficient technical details regarding surface water management and the feasibility of a public water connection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective NHB 5Policy Objective NHB 9DM Standard 50Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 7DM Standard 46Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 30Policy Objective WW 6DM Standard 38Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 7DM Standard 67Policy Objective WS 4DM Standard 36
Decision Document Summary
Jennifer and Pat Flanagan applied for permission to construct a 260 sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater system on a greenfield site at Ardaun West, Clonbur, overlooking Lough Corrib. The site is situated within a highly sensitive 'Class 4 Iconic' landscape and is approximately 80m from the Lough Corrib SAC. Galway County Council refused the application on seven grounds, concluding that the development would negatively impact protected European sites, fail to assimilate into the prominent rural ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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