2460022

for change of house design, the redesigned dwelling includes a reduction in floor area, elevational changes, reduced ridge height and all associated site services and site development works as previously approved under PL Ref: 211476 and amended by PL Ref: 2260244. Gross floor space of proposed works: 549.1 sqm (house) & 25.47 sqm (garage)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development fails to effectively assimilate into a sensitive landscape within a designated View Angle due to its scale, massing, and bulk, thereby contravening DM Standard 8 of the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed design, by reason of its scale, massing, bulk, and configuration, is considered incompatible with the visual sensitivity of the site's location within a designated View Angle of Lough Rea.
  • The development fails to satisfy the requirements of DM Standard 8 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 as it would not effectively assimilate into the sensitive urban setting.
  • The resulting built form would interfere with the character of the landscape and detract from the visual amenity of the area, representing a material contravention of development management standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM Standard 8Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 47

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought a change of house design for a previously approved dwelling on an elevated brownfield site at Knockanima, Loughrea, Co. Galway. While the redesign proposed a reduction in floor area and ridge height compared to previous permissions, the planning authority found that the scale and configuration remained unsuitable for the site's prominent location within a designated View Angle overlooking Lough Rea. The application was refused because the design failed to integrate into the ...
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