Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to a high water table and poor drainage characteristics, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The trial hole encountered on-site was full of water, indicating a high water table that prevents the safe and environmentally acceptable disposal of wastewater.
- The subject site exhibits poor drainage characteristics, evidenced by its low-lying nature, the presence of rushes, and perimeter drainage ditches.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the EPA Code of Practice (2021), posing an unacceptable risk to surface waters and the Natura 2000 network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 2Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsDesign Guidelines for the Single Rural HouseGalway County Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
This application by Rachel Shaw sought permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cloonsheecahill, Galway East. While the site is located within a Class 2 landscape and the design was considered generally acceptable, the proposal was refused due to significant technical issues regarding effluent disposal. The Planning Authority determined that the high water table and poor soil drainage characteristics make the site incapable of safely treating domestic ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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