Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its location within a Recorded Monument, inadequate traffic sightlines involving third-party lands, and the lack of a confirmed viable water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within the mapped extent of Recorded Monument RMP No GA016-035 (Field System) and would have a detrimental impact on the archaeological heritage and setting of the area.
- The proposed access lacks adequate visibility as the required sightlines traverse lands outside the applicant's control, which would interfere with traffic safety and create a hazard on the public road.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of consent to connect to the local group water scheme, which constitutes a risk to public health and contravenes development management standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO2Objective ARC 1Objective ARC 2Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4Chapter 13 Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 1.5-storey dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Castletown, Tuam, Co. Galway, situated in a Class 1 Landscape Sensitivity area. The application was refused primarily because the site is located entirely within the mapped extent of a Recorded Monument (Field System), posing a significant threat to archaeological heritage. Additionally, the planning authority determined that safe access could not be achieved as necessary sightlines rely on...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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