Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for a site located in a high-sensitivity landscape area and provided insufficient clarity on environmental mitigation measures regarding vegetation cutting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not substantiate a genuine rural housing need or demonstrate intrinsic links to the local community as required for a site within a Special/Value 3 landscape sensitivity area under the 2022-2028 County Development Plan.
- The Natura Impact Statement failed to clearly outline the timing of vegetation cutting works, leading to concerns regarding potential impacts on the Slieve Aughty Mountains Special Protection Area.
- Granting permission in the absence of a proven housing need and clear environmental mitigation would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4DM Standard 50DM Standard 46Objective RHO 2Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9
Decision Document Summary
Kevin Cooney sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Callatra, Kylebrack, located within the Slieve Aughty Mountains SPA. While the site was initially assessed as not requiring a housing need under the previous development plan, the adoption of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 reclassified the area as a Special Landscape Sensitivity area (Class 3), which requires applicants to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and intrinsic li...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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