Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure and lack of evidence regarding a safe and reliable potable water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy (Objective RHO1/RH 1) for an area under strong urban pressure (GTPS/MASP).
- The proposal lacks satisfactory evidence of a potable water supply, including necessary yield and quality tests for the proposed private well.
- Granting permission would contravene the County Development Plan, set an undesirable precedent, and be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO1Objective WS 13Policy Objective RH 1Policy Objective WS 5DM Standard 37Section 3.9Section 4.6.1
Decision Document Summary
Sean Brennan sought permission for a 224 sqm single-storey dwelling, a 48 sqm garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Killeen, approximately 3.5km from Claregalway. The site is located within a rural area under strong urban pressure (GTPS/MASP). Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant did not satisfactorily demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need in accordance with Objective RHO1/RH 1. Additionally, the application failed to provide evidence of a viable po...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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