Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes obtrusive and disorderly backland development on a site with poor drainage characteristics and insufficient evidence of a potable water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would constitute obtrusive and disorderly backland development with a haphazard vehicular access arrangement, contravening Policy Objective RH14 and detracting from the visual amenity and landscape character of the rural area.
- Due to poor drainage, waterlogging, and poor percolation characteristics, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that domestic effluent can be safely disposed of on-site in accordance with EPA standards, posing a risk to public health and surface waters.
- The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence of a potable water supply to serve the proposed development, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4 Section 3.7Chapter 4 Section 3.9Chapter 7 Section 6.17Chapter 8 Section 8.13Chapter 10 Section 10.6Chapter 10 Section 10.15DM StandardsPolicy Objective RH 3Policy Objective RH 14
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a 96 sqm single-storey dwelling and effluent treatment system at Cloonahinch, Ballinasloe, within a 'Structurally Weak Area'. While the applicant was not required to demonstrate a specific housing need, the proposal was refused as it represents disorderly backland development that fails to integrate into the rural location. Additionally, technical assessments revealed that the site's poor ground conditions and waterlogging make it unsuitable for waste...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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