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chun oibreacha atá deanta theanna fhéin don sean teachín cloiche a choinneall chomh maith le díon nua a chuir ar sean teachín cloiche agus athrú are leagan amach an tí chomh maith le cead chun sineadh beartaithe a chuir leis an sean teachín. Cead chun na obireacha atá tosaigh ar an shean sciobal a athrú isteach ina Oifig/sheomra fóntais a criochnaigh. Cead le haghaidh corás nua searachais chomh maith le oibreacha atá deantá ar an bealach isteach a bhí ann theanna fhéín chuig an suiomh a choinneal ag an seoladh thuas. Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe: 134.30 sqm & 26.6 sqm & 6.6 sqm. Spás urláir comhlán na hoibre atá le coinneáil: 65.60 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is visually obtrusive in a sensitive coastal landscape, fails to respect the traditional vernacular of the original structures, and involves unauthorised access works that pose a traffic hazard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and form of the proposed dwelling are visually obtrusive and discordant with the traditional vernacular, failing to integrate into the Special Landscape Sensitivity Class 3 area.
  • The application seeks to retain and intensify unauthorised access works located outside the redline boundary, which the Planning Authority considers contrary to proper planning principles.
  • The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence of safe vehicular access arrangements, leading to concerns regarding public safety and potential traffic hazards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention and permission for the renovation and extension of a ruinous stone cottage, the conversion of a shed to an office, and a new wastewater system at Barr an Doire, An Cheathrú Rua. The site is located in a highly sensitive coastal landscape overlooking Casla Bay. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the design was deemed visually obtrusive and unsympathetic to the local vernacular. Additionally, the proposal relied on unauthorised access ...
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