Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to submit a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to assess potential impacts on the nearby River Suck Callows SPA and the lack of evidence regarding the feasibility of water and wastewater connections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) despite the site's proximity to the River Suck Callows SPA, meaning the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of a European site.
- No confirmation of feasibility for water and wastewater connections was provided from Irish Water, leading to concerns that the development would pose a serious risk to public health.
- The proposed development would materially contravene specific policy objectives and development management standards of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NHB 1DM Standard 50DM Standard 36Policy Objective WS 4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of three single-storey terraced houses and six parking spaces at Townparks, Moycarn By, Ballinasloe. While the site is located on lands zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority refused permission following a request for further information that was not satisfactorily addressed. The refusal was primarily grounded in the lack of a Natura Impact Statement to evaluate the hydrological sensitivity of the nearby River Suck Callows SPA and the absence of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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