Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, alongside significant unresolved concerns regarding flood risk and potential adverse impacts on the Cregganna Marsh Special Protection Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not substantiate a rural-generated housing need as required for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence,' rendering the proposal contrary to Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Due to the site's proximity to the Cregganna Marsh SPA and NHA, and a lack of specific technical data on effluent treatment and flood mechanisms, the Planning Authority could not conclude that the development would not have a significant effect on European designated sites.
- The site is located within an identified groundwater flood risk area, and the absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment (SSFRA) means the proposal materially contravenes DM Standard 68 and Ministerial Guidelines on flood risk management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 68Policy Objective NHB 5TWHS 1
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 300 sqm two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on an agricultural greenfield site at Cregganna More, Oranmore, Co. Galway. The location is situated within the Galway County Transport Planning Strategy area, which is subject to significant development pressure for one-off housing. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate a functional rural housing need, the proposal posed an ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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