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Céad iomlán chun teach cónaithe 290.92m² le 3 sheomra leapa a thógail, Uasghrádú don bóthar rochtain atá ann cheana chomh maith le, Córas séarachais le Córas treasach saileach ( Willow Tertiary System ) agus don obair agus seirbhisí eile atá bainteach leis an suíomh. Tá Ráiteas Tionchair Natura a chur isteach leis an Iarratas seo (This Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement) .

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a highly sensitive coastal landscape and the failure to demonstrate safe on-site wastewater treatment, posing a risk to the nearby Kilkieran Bay and Islands SAC.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling would be an obtrusive feature in a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area, failing to appropriately assimilate into the sensitive rural setting and negatively impacting a protected view.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that domestic effluent could be safely disposed of on-site in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, given the peaty soil conditions and high water table observed on site.
  • The development poses an unacceptable risk of environmental degradation to surface and groundwaters, which would adversely impact the integrity and conservation objectives of the adjacent Kilkieran Bay and Islands Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a 290.92sqm three-bedroom dwelling and a willow tertiary wastewater treatment system at a 0.49ha coastal site in An Cheathrú Rua Theas, Galway. The site is located within a highly sensitive landscape (Class 3) and in close proximity to the Kilkieran Bay and Islands SAC. The Planning Authority refused the application because the design was deemed visually obtrusive and incompatible with the scenic character of the area. Furthermore, due to poor drainage charact...
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