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to renovate existing cottage. Works to consist of new roof 6.1m in height, new extension to rear 21.07 sqm in ground space. Height 5.9m and associated ground works for pumping waste water to existing septic tank system and site drainage to existing drain system. Rooms to include home office, studio space, toilet and kitchenette. Gross floor space of proposed works: 58.28 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to public health concerns regarding a non-compliant shared wastewater treatment system and the failure of the applicants to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a location under strong urban influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed use of a shared septic tank and percolation area with an existing dwelling is non-compliant with DM Standard 29 and is considered prejudicial to public health.
  • The applicants failed to substantiate a genuine rural housing need as required for the Galway Transportation Planning Study (GTPS) area, which is subject to strong urban influence.
  • The proposed development, involving a significant increase in roof height and floor area, was assessed as a new dwelling rather than a modest renovation, thereby failing to meet the criteria for sustainable rural housing.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RHO7Objective RHO 12DM Standard 29Objective R-01Objective RHO 1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission to renovate and extend a derelict stone cottage at An Cartúr Leathan, Inverin, including raising the roof height to 6.1m and installing a wastewater pumping system to a shared septic tank. The site is located within the Galway Transportation Planning Study (GTPS) area, a region under strong urban influence. Galway County Council refused permission because the shared effluent treatment arrangement violated public health standards (DM Standard 29) and the applicants ...
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