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to (1) refurbish existing semi-ruinous farm cottage for habitable use (2) proposed minor external alterations and internal renovation to existing semi-ruinous farm cottage (3) install new effluent treatment system and polishing filter (4) up-grade existing driveway as all ancillary site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused primarily due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a sensitive landscape, combined with significant concerns regarding wastewater treatment suitability and potential adverse impacts on the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to substantiate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for development within a Class 3 Landscape under Policy Objective RH4.
  • The site's poor drainage characteristics and peaty subsoil mean that safe disposal of domestic effluent cannot be guaranteed, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.
  • The proposed development, located partially within the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC, lacks sufficient evidence to rule out adverse effects on the integrity and conservation objectives of the protected European site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective NHB 5Policy Objective NHB 9Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective WS 5Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 7Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective RH 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 59DM Standard 63

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission to refurbish a semi-ruinous farm cottage for habitable use, including a new effluent treatment system and driveway upgrades at Derrigimlagh, Ballyconneely. The site is located in a sensitive Class 3 Coastal Landscape and partially within the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC. Galway County Council refused the proposal because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need, the site was deemed unsuitable for wastewater treatment due to poor drainage, and...
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