Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design in a sensitive landscape, location within a flood risk area, and potential adverse impacts on nearby European protected sites (SAC/SPA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's scale, mass, and bulk fail to integrate into the Class 3 landscape sensitivity area, detracting from the visual amenity and rural character of the environment.
- The site is located within an identified flood risk area, and the planning authority is not satisfied that the development would not be at risk of flooding or increase risk elsewhere.
- Due to the proximity to the Galway Bay Complex SAC and Inner Galway Bay SPA, the authority cannot be certain the development will not adversely affect the integrity of these European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 3Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 20Objective FL 1Objective NHB1Objective DS 6Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9
Decision Document Summary
Conor Graham sought permission for a 285m2 two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Stradbally South, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. The site is situated in an unserviced rural area designated as being 'under strong urban pressure' and within a Class 3 landscape sensitivity area. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused because the design was deemed too bulky for the sensitive landscape, the site is located in a flood risk zon...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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