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to construct a dwelling and garage, the application includes new road access and waste water treatment plant with percolation area and all associated site services and landscaping. Gross floor space of proposed works 335.8 sqm The application includes retention of temporary storage of fill deposits on the site consisting of gravel and topsoil.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and massing, which would negatively impact a protected focal point and view within a Class 2 designated landscape, failing to integrate into the rural setting.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling's excessive scale, massing, and design are inconsistent with the surrounding built environment and fail to appropriately integrate into the rural landscape.
  • The development is located within a protected 'Focal Point / View' in a Class 2 designated landscape, and its presence would interfere with the landscape character and detract from visual and residential amenities.
  • The proposal contravenes multiple development plan objectives and standards, including those related to design guidelines, landscape sensitivity, and minimum site size requirements for wastewater treatment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RH01Objective RHO9Objective FPV1Objective LCM1Objective LCM2DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 20DM Standard 28Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 6.6Section 6.10Section 8.6Section 8.7Section 9.9Section 9.10Section 9.11Section 9.12Section 9.13Section 13.3Section 13.4

Decision Document Summary

Ciara McKeown applied for permission to construct a 335.8 sqm dwelling and garage, including a wastewater treatment plant and retention of fill deposits, at Lurga, Gort, Co. Galway. The site is an undeveloped agricultural greenfield in a rural area under strong urban pressure. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed house's scale and design were deemed overbearing and incompatible with the sensitive landscape, which includes a protected focal point. Additiona...
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