Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate traffic sightlines, the elevated and exposed nature of the site leading to disorderly development, and unsuitable ground conditions for on-site effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The required 70m sight distances cannot be achieved at the proposed entrance, as the necessary lands are outside the applicant's control, creating a traffic hazard.
- The elevated and exposed nature of the site, combined with the scale of the dwelling and the long driveway, would constitute disorderly development and negatively impact the landscape character.
- The site's poor drainage characteristics and extreme groundwater vulnerability mean it is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent, posing a risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Objective RH09Objective LCM 1DM Standard 20DM Standard 6DM Standard 40Policy NHB 1Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 297 sq. m dwelling and a wastewater treatment system on an elevated 0.49ha site in Indreabhán, Co. Galway. Although the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the proposal on three main grounds. Firstly, safe access could not be guaranteed due to insufficient sightlines. Secondly, the development was considered visually intrusive and disorderly within its rural context. Finally, the site's poor drainage and high groundwat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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