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chun a) athchóirithe a dhéanamh ar sean-teach atá ann aheana féin, b) coras séarachais nua agus láthair shíothlúcháin nua a chur isteach, c) díon nua a chur ar an seid taobh leis an teach chomh maith le gach obair suímh a baineann. Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe: n/a

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to provide satisfactory evidence of a safe and adequate potable water supply to serve the proposed development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to adequately address the further information request regarding a potable water supply, specifically omitting required yield tests and chemical/bacteriological analysis for the proposed well.
  • In the absence of a proven, safe water source, the development is considered prejudicial to public health and would seriously endanger the health and safety of future occupants.
  • The proposal is deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as set out in the policies and objectives of the Galway County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingSection 3.8.2 Structurally Weak Rural AreasSection 3.9 Rural Housing Policies and ObjectivesChapter 6 Water, Wastewater Management & Extractive IndustrySection 6.17 Water Policies and ObjectivesChapter 9 - Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementSection 9.10.1 Landscape Conservation and ManagementSection 9.11 Landscape Conservation and Management PoliciesChapter 13 - Development Management StandardsSection 13.3 Guidelines for Residential Development (Urban and Rural)Section 13.4 Rural Residential ConsiderationsObjective RHO 7 (Renovation of Existing Derelict Dwelling/Semi Ruinous Dwelling)Objective EDT 19 (Holiday Accommodation in Open Countryside)Galway County Development Plan 2022 - 2028

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the renovation of a ruinous dwelling, the installation of a new sewerage system, and the reroofing of an existing shed at Baile Ui Bhaiain, Connemara North. While the applicant provided a structural report and addressed sightline concerns via further information, the Planning Authority remained unsatisfied with the proposed water supply arrangements. Permission was ultimately refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a viable potable water source, which was deemed...
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