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for dwelling house and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statement for the proposed development will be submitted with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: House: 210 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Potential significant negative impact on the integrity and qualifying interests of the Slyne Head Peninsula Special Area of Conservation (SAC), specifically regarding Annex I habitats.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is located within the Slyne Head Peninsula Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and the Planning Authority is not satisfied that significant negative effects on the integrity and conservation objectives of the site can be ruled out.
  • The project has the potential to negatively impact Annex I habitats, such as European Dry Heath, through habitat fragmentation, hydrological changes, and nutrient enrichment from the proposed wastewater treatment system.
  • Granting permission would contravene objectives NHB 1, 2, and 3, as well as Development Management Standard 40 of the Galway County Development Plan, and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingSection 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 RHO1Objective RHO3Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Development Management Standard 40

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Kevin Keogh, sought permission for a 210sqm single-storey dwelling and private wastewater treatment system at Ballyconneely, Connemara, on a site located within the Slyne Head Peninsula Special Area of Conservation. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need under Objective RHO1, the application was refused on environmental grounds. The Planning Authority concluded that the proposal posed a significant risk to the integrity of the SAC and its qualifying ...
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