Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension was refused due to its excessive scale, bulk, and massing which failed to integrate with the host dwelling or rural landscape, and because the wastewater infrastructure is located outside the application site boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is of an excessive scale, bulk, and massing that is poorly related to the design of the existing house and fails to assimilate into the rural landscape.
- The development would materially contravene the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021, specifically Objective RHO 9 and Objective LCM 2, by being injurious to the visual amenities of the area.
- The wastewater infrastructure serving the dwelling is located outside the application site boundary as delineated, which is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 39Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 143.4sqm two-storey extension and alterations to an existing bungalow at Mulroog East, Ballinderreen, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area designated as Landscape Sensitivity Class 3 (High Sensitivity). Galway County Council refused the application because the extension's scale and modern design were deemed visually intrusive and incompatible with the host structure and rural character. Additionally, the planning authority noted that the septic ta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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