Core Refusal Reason
The domestic shed is of an excessive scale for a rural residential site, detracting from the visual amenity of the area and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, form, and specification of the shed are considered excessive for its rural residential context.
- The development detracts from the visual amenity of the area and fails to preserve the character of the rural environment.
- Granting retention would establish an undesirable precedent for similar large-scale domestic outbuildings in the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsSection 13.4 Rural Residential ConsiderationsDesign Guidelines for the Single Rural House
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a domestic shed at Killcurrivard, Corofin, on a site containing an existing dormer dwelling. While the applicant stated the floor area was 86.4 sqm, the planning authority noted the actual area was closer to 134 sqm, far exceeding the typical 60-70 sqm standard for such structures. The proposal was refused as its excessive scale was deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, negatively impacting visual amenities and th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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