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to (1) demolish an existing house and the construction of a new dwelling house and (2) replace an existing septic tank and percolation area with a new effluent treatment system and polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works and site services at Glassillaun, Renvyle, Co. Galway. Gross floor space of proposed works 176.00 sq m.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The refusal is primarily based on the failure to demonstrate the planning status and technical suitability of the wastewater treatment infrastructure, which poses risks to public health and the integrity of the adjacent Twelve Bens & Garraun Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence regarding the planning status of existing wastewater infrastructure, meaning the proposal could perpetuate or intensify unauthorized development.
  • In the absence of an EPA site characterization report and given the proximity to the Twelve Bens & Garraun SAC, the planning authority cannot rule out significant adverse impacts on the integrity of a European site.
  • The proposal lacks sufficient detail regarding a site-specific wastewater treatment system and a potable water supply, which is prejudicial to public health and contravenes the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 58DM Standard 61DM Standard 63Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 6Objective WS 5

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a replacement 176sqm house and 39.06sqm garage, including a new effluent treatment system, at Glassillaun, Renvyle, Co. Galway. The site is located in a sensitive coastal landscape adjacent to the Twelve Bens & Garraun SAC. The application was refused because the planning authority was not satisfied with the planning status of the existing wastewater infrastructure or the technical details provided for the new s...
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