Core Refusal Reason
Proliferation of dwellings in the immediate vicinity and significant public health concerns regarding the disposal of domestic effluent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would contribute to an excessive proliferation of dwelling houses in the immediate rural vicinity.
- There are significant uncertainties regarding the satisfactory disposal of domestic effluent, exacerbated by the presence of an unauthorized residential unit on the adjoining site.
- The development is considered prejudicial to public health due to the potential for inadequate wastewater management in a sensitive karst environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 12.5Section 12.6Section 12.7Section 12.8Section 13.5Section 13.6Section 14.4Section 14.6DM StandardsDesign Guidelines for the Single Rural HousePolicy Objective RH 1DM Standard 9DM Standard 28
Decision Document Summary
This application by Kevin Feeney sought permission for a single-story dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at An Carn Mor Thiar, Oranmore, Co. Galway. The site is located within a rural area under strong urban pressure (MASP area) and a Landscape Sensitivity Category 1 zone. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the development would contribute to a proliferation of housing in the area and posed a risk to public health due to unresolved issues concerning wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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