Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, in conjunction with an existing unauthorized timber shed, would negatively impact the visual amenities of a sensitive Class 5 landscape and facilitate the consolidation of unauthorized works.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development and the existing unauthorized structure would not have a significant negative impact on the visual amenities of the Class 5 'Unique' coastal landscape.
- The proposed development would facilitate the consolidation of unauthorized works on the subject lands, which is contrary to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
- The scale and design of the proposed extension, even as revised, were considered excessive and failed to sufficiently complement the character of the existing traditional cottage or integrate into the sensitive rural setting.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2Development Management Standard 39Objective WS 12Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 72.65 sqm extension to an existing residential building at Glassillaun, Co. Galway, situated within a highly sensitive Class 5 'Unique' coastal landscape. Although the applicant submitted further information to address wastewater concerns and reduced the extension's scale, the Planning Authority refused permission. The refusal was primarily driven by the presence of an unauthorized timber shed on-site; the council determined that the cumulative impact ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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