Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence and the unsuitability of the site for on-site wastewater treatment due to poor drainage and high water table levels.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need at this location, which is identified as an Area Under Strong Urban Influence, contrary to Policy Objective RH2 and ministerial guidelines.
- The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics and a high water table, leading to concerns that domestic effluent cannot be satisfactorily treated or disposed of on-site in compliance with the EPA Code of Practice.
- The proposed development would materially contravene several policy objectives (WW6, WR1, WR7) and DM Standard 38, posing an unacceptable risk to water quality and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH2Policy Objective WW6Policy Objective WR1Policy Objective WR7DM Standard 38Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline permission for a 240sqm dwelling house, domestic garage, and associated site works at Moanbaun. The site is located within a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicants did not provide sufficient evidence of a rural-generated housing need. Additionally, technical concerns regarding poor soil drainage and high water table levels meant the site was deemed unsuitable for a private waste...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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