Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information regarding the adequacy and upgrade of the on-site wastewater treatment system, which posed a risk to public health and prevented the planning authority from concluding that there would be no significant adverse effects on nearby European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a Site Characterisation Assessment Report or technical details for the required upgrade of the existing septic tank to current EPA Code of Practice standards.
- Due to the lack of satisfactory wastewater disposal details, the planning authority could not exclude the likelihood of significant effects on protected European sites within the 15km radius, failing the Appropriate Assessment screening.
- The proposed development is considered prejudicial to public health and safety and is contrary to the rural housing and environmental protection policies of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4Chapter 15Objective RH 7Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40Policy Objective RH11Policy Objective WW5Development Management Standard 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the extension of an existing dwelling and the reconstruction of a derelict building for residential use at Ballinlass, near Mountbellew, Co. Galway. While the applicant addressed structural concerns during the further information stage, they failed to provide the requested technical data regarding the on-site wastewater treatment system. As the site is located within 15km of several European sites (SACs and SPAs), the lack of evidence regarding effluent disposal meant the P...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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