Core Refusal Reason
The planning authority is not satisfied that the site can safely accommodate the disposal of domestic effluent due to unsuitable ground conditions and a high water table, posing a risk to public health and water quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The impervious and mineral nature of the soil, combined with vegetative indicators of wetness and a high water table, demonstrates that the site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards.
- Granting permission would be prejudicial to public health and would pose an unacceptable risk of contamination to surface waters, contrary to the EU Groundwater Directive (80/86/EEC).
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy Objectives WR1, WW4, and WW6 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding water resources and wastewater management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RHO 9Policy Objective FL1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Policy Objective WR1Policy Objective WW4Policy Objective WW6
Decision Document Summary
Neil Joyce sought permission to construct a 208 sqm dwelling house and a 47 sqm domestic garage, including a wastewater treatment system, at Tonagarraun, Galway East. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure and is designated as a Special Landscape Sensitivity Class 1 area. Although the applicant satisfactorily demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the ground conditions—characterized by a high water ta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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