Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard, piecemeal development on Phase 2 residential zoned lands at an inappropriately low density, failing to provide a comprehensive masterplan or demonstrate safe access sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents haphazard and piecemeal development on lands zoned for Phase 2 Residential use, which lacks a comprehensive masterplan and fails to establish a sustainable residential neighborhood.
- The proposed density is significantly below the requirements set out in the Spidéal Plan and relevant statutory guidelines, leading to an inefficient underutilization of zoned land.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 70-meter sightlines in both directions could be achieved at the proposed entrance, posing a significant risk to public safety due to traffic hazards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021Variation No 2BGaeltacht PlanAn Spidéal PlanObjective CBS2Objective CBS13DM Guideline DO1DM Standard 20Objective RHO1Section 13.3Section 13.4Policy NHB 1Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Charlene Ní Churraoin sought permission for a 320.65 sqm dwelling and garage at Bohoona East, Co. Galway, on a 0.33ha site zoned as Phase 2 Residential. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the proposal constituted piecemeal development that would undermine the strategic delivery of high-quality residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, the low-density nature of the project was deemed an inefficient use of zoned land, and tec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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