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to remove a mobile home from the site and construct a new dwelling house with seagw treatment system and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 199sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics and a high water table, posing a risk to public health and nearby European conservation sites.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics, including soft and marshy ground and water ingress in trial holes, meaning safe effluent disposal cannot be guaranteed in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice.
  • The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and pose an unacceptable risk of surface water contamination due to the site's inability to process wastewater effectively.
  • Given the proximity to the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex SAC and Illaunnanoon SPA, the potential for significant adverse effects on the integrity of these European sites cannot be ruled out.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission to remove an existing mobile home and construct a 199sqm dormer dwelling with a private effluent treatment system at Attirowerty, Letterfrack, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area designated as a Class 3 landscape with special sensitivity. While the applicants successfully established a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused permission because the site's poor drainage and high water table make it unsuitable for wastewater treatment. This pose...
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