Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, inappropriate design and siting on a constrained site, and unsuitable ground conditions for safe wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for the Galway County Transport Planning Strategy (GCTPS) area, contrary to Policy Objective RH 4 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development, by reason of its design, siting, and unconventional site configuration with limited road frontage, would result in a discordant and obtrusive development that would injure the visual and residential amenities of the area.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can safely dispose of domestic effluent due to shallow soil overburden and the impervious nature of the underlying bedrock, posing a risk to public health and groundwater quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective GA 7Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 38
Decision Document Summary
Michael and Katie Hogan sought planning permission for a house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Doire Uachtair, Furbo, Co. Galway, within a rural Gaeltacht area. The proposal was refused by Galway County Council because the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural housing need in a high-pressure area. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the site's layout and the dwelling's design were unsuitable for the sensitive Class 3 landscape, and technical assessments reve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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