Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a high-pressure area (GTPS) and poor site layout/design that detracts from the visual amenity and character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or intrinsic links to the rural area as required by Objective RHO 1 for the Galway Transportation Planning Study (GTPS) area.
- The proposed development constitutes disorderly development due to the building footprint encroaching excessively on the site boundary and the curtilage traversing natural field boundaries.
- The design and site configuration fail to respect the character and pattern of the area, contravening Objective RHO 9 and potentially detracting from the visual amenity of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 9Chapter 13 - Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the extension and change of use of an existing shed to a dwelling house, including the installation of a wastewater treatment system at Blean, Galway East. Located within the Urban Fringe of Athenry and the Galway Transportation Planning Study (GTPS) area, the site is subject to strong urban influence. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not substantiate a rural housing need in accordance with Objective RHO 1 of the County Developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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