Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to unsuitable site conditions for wastewater treatment (shallow soil/bedrock), inappropriate design for a sensitive coastal landscape, and lack of evidence for a secure water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics, shallow subsoil, and surface bedrock, posing a risk to public health and surface water.
- The proposed dwelling's design, scale, and massing would result in a visually obtrusive feature in a sensitive Class 3 coastal landscape, failing to integrate effectively into the environment.
- The applicant failed to provide a letter of consent for connection to a Group Water Scheme, creating uncertainty regarding a safe and sustainable water supply for the development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 38Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8Policy Objective WS 5DM Standard 37
Decision Document Summary
Kevin Mullin sought planning permission for a 175 sqm dormer dwelling and garage at Knock, Lettermullen, a sensitive coastal area classified as a Class 3 landscape. While the applicant met the rural housing need criteria for Zone 4, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council. The primary grounds for refusal included the site's inability to safely manage wastewater due to shallow soil over bedrock, the inappropriate visual impact of the design on the exposed coastline, and the lack of conf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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