Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to unresolved technical deficiencies regarding traffic safety (sightlines), unconfirmed potable water supply from a private group scheme, and insufficient site characterisation data to ensure safe wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard, as the necessary sight visibility splays traverse third-party lands and are not demonstrably within the applicant's control.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of a viable potable water supply from the Killasolan private Group Water Scheme, posing a potential risk to public health.
- Insufficient technical data, specifically the lack of 'p' test values, means the safe disposal of domestic effluent via the required raised polishing filter cannot be guaranteed in accordance with EPA standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 28Policy Objective WS 5Objective WW6Chapter 4Chapter 15Objective RH3
Decision Document Summary
Paul Loughnane sought permission for a dwellinghouse and proprietary treatment system at Killasolan, Galway East, located in an unserviced rural area near Mountbellew. While the applicant was not required to demonstrate a rural housing need due to the site's landscape classification, the proposal was refused on three technical grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the development would constitute a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines, lacked a confirmed water supply connection,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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