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for the provision of 17 no. residential dwellings as follows: 3 no. detached two storey dwellings, 10 no. semi-detached two-storey dwellings and 4 no. 2 two-storey terraced dwellings. The development will also include minor alteration of existing vehicular entrance from Glann Road, surface car parking, open space provision, landscaping provision, new stone boundary treatments, waste water drainage connection to Oughterard main drainage system, SUDs surface water drainage system and attenuation and associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this planning application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1994.88 sqm.
Core Refusal Reason
The development is prejudicial to public health and road safety due to the risk of groundwater pollution to a nearby private well, the lack of certification regarding the slatted tank's watertight integrity, and insufficient detail regarding surface water disposal and land contours.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The slatted tank's location, being upgradient and less than 30 metres from a private well, poses an unacceptable risk of pollution to a drinking water supply in the absence of a professional hydrogeological report.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary certification from a qualified expert to prove that the existing slatted tank is watertight and built to standard.
- The application lacks critical technical details required by Planning Regulations, including site contours, the location of neighboring wells, and a viable plan for surface water runoff management.