Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to excessive scale and massing constituting overdevelopment, and inadequate technical proposals for wastewater and surface water disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, mass, and 3-storey design of the 323sqm dwelling constitute overdevelopment of a constrained site and would form a visually intrusive and dominant feature in a Class 1 landscape.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that wastewater could be satisfactorily treated and disposed of, specifically regarding the proposed connection to a private treatment plant that lacks a discharge license.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that surface water generated on-site could be adequately disposed of, posing a risk to public health and water quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO9DM Standard 7Objective WW5Objective WW7DM Standard 27
Decision Document Summary
Stephen & Sabrina Connolly sought planning permission for a 323sqm serviced dwelling and detached garage on an infill site at Konckdoemore, Lackagh, Co. Galway. While the principle of development was considered acceptable given its location on the edge of the village, the application was refused by Galway County Council. The primary grounds for refusal were that the house design was out of character with the rural area, and the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical details or evidence...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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