Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate design and siting, potential negative impacts on a European designated site (SAC) and protected species (bats), and significant technical deficiencies regarding water supply, effluent disposal, and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, form, and modular nature of the proposed 'avrame' dwelling are considered inconsistent with the rural character of the area and fail to comply with the Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House and policies regarding log cabins/pods.
- The Planning Authority could not rule out significant adverse effects on the Lough Fingall Complex SAC and the Lesser Horseshoe Bat due to the lack of a site-specific bat survey and the proximity of the development to the designated site.
- The application failed to provide sufficient technical information and contained discrepancies regarding essential services, including water supply, effluent treatment, and surface water disposal, posing risks to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
MJ O'Sullivan sought planning permission to construct a modular, triangular-shaped 'avrame' dwelling house with a treatment plant and percolation area at Toureen East, Ballinderreen, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure. While the applicant established a housing link, the proposal was refused on multiple grounds: the unconventional design was deemed visually intrusive and non-vernacular; the lack of a bat survey prevented the exclusion of impacts on the nea...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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