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to retain the work completed namely raft of the house, treatment plant system and the associated site works permitted under Permission Consequent 05/469. Permission is now being sought to complete the house and associated site works which were permitted under 05/469. Gross floor space of proposed works: House; 230sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure (Objective RHO 1) and provided insufficient technical information regarding water supply, effluent disposal, and traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant did not satisfy the rural housing settlement criteria for an area under strong urban pressure as defined by Objective RHO 1 of the County Development Plan.
  • The application failed to provide adequate technical evidence regarding the provision of a potable water supply and the safe disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards.
  • The absence of a site layout map meant the planning authority could not be satisfied that required traffic sightlines could be achieved, posing a risk to road safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Objective RHO 1Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40DM Standard 7DM Standard 20Objective WW5

Decision Document Summary

This planning application sought the retention of a raft foundation, treatment plant, and associated works for a dwelling at Monksfield, Craughwell, Co. Galway. The site is located within the Galway Transportation Planning Study Area, which is categorized as being under strong urban pressure. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate a functional rural housing need. Furthermore, the application was deemed deficient due to a lack of technical data concer...
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