Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a significant loss of mature trees and hedgerows, leading to a material contravention of landscape conservation and natural heritage objectives within the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would necessitate the removal of approximately 600m of mature ditch and attractive trees, which directly contravenes Objective NHB 11 aimed at protecting natural boundaries and tree clusters.
- The scale of vegetation loss would interfere with the localised rural character and visual amenity of the Class 1 landscape area, failing to comply with landscape conservation objectives LCM1 and LCM2.
- The proposal represents a material contravention of Development Management Standards DMS6 and DMS41, and is therefore considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective NHB 11DMS6DMS41Objective LCM1Objective LCM2Objective RHO2Section 3.8.1Section 3.9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Callum Kennedy, proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.26 ha site at Wallscourt, Kilrickle, Co. Galway. While the site is located in a 'structurally weak' rural area where housing is generally facilitated, the specific site contains a well-established ditch and a notable stand of mature trees. The application was refused because the proposed layout required the removal of significant mature hedgerows and trees, w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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