Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a high-pressure area, public health risks regarding effluent disposal, and negative visual impact on a sensitive landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Policy Objective RH 2 regarding rural housing need for a first home in an area under strong urban pressure (GCTPS).
- The proposed wastewater treatment system poses a risk to public health as safe effluent disposal cannot be guaranteed given the site's drainage characteristics and winter water table.
- The design, scale, and elevated siting of the dwelling would create a visually obtrusive feature in a Class 3 'Special' designated landscape, failing to integrate into the rural setting.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective WW6Policy Objective RH9Policy Objective LCM1Policy Objective LCM3DM Standard 46Policy Objective RHO 9Policy Objective FL1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 20DM Standard 27DM Standard 29DM Standard 41
Decision Document Summary
Eileen Murry sought permission for a 126.30 sqm dwelling and 54 sqm garage at Troscaigh Thoir, Co. Galway, located within the Galway County Transport Planning Study (GCTPS) area and a Class 3 sensitive landscape. The proposal was refused by Galway County Council because the applicant did not substantiate a specific rural housing need as required by Policy Objective RH 2. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the site's drainage conditions were unsuitable for safe effluent disposal...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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