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the development to be retained consists of the conversion of the original single storey, detached, garden shed to residential accommodation ancillary to the family home and continuance of its use as such, along with all associated internal & external modifications, services, service connections, landscape and site development works

No decision recorded

Core Planning Reasoning

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine socio-economic need to reside in this rural area designated as being under strong urban influence, contrary to National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has established intrinsic family links to the area, but has not demonstrated a functional economic or social need to reside at this specific rural location.
  • The evidence provided regarding the applicant's farming activities demonstrates only a limited involvement that does not necessitate a dwelling on the farm holdings.
  • Granting permission would facilitate the encroachment of random rural development in an area under significant urban pressure and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH2: Rural Housing Zone 2DM Standard 28Galway County Development Plan 2022–2028National Policy Objective 19Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (2005)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a 226 sqm four-bedroom single-storey dwelling, a 51 sqm detached garage, and a secondary wastewater treatment system on a 0.4382 ha site in Laghtonora, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area categorized as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' While Galway County Council initially granted permission, the Inspector noted a history of two previous Board refusals on the same site for similar reasons. The assessment found that while technical aspect...
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