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of additions to an existing dwelling consisting of a single storey extension at the rear, porch to the front, domestic garage with attic storage attached to the front and alterations to fenestration including a dormer window at the front of the property which serves an attic storage area only and for all other ancillary works.Gross floor space of work to be retained 41.00sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to substandard, ad hoc design that is visually incongruous with the rural landscape and original dwelling, combined with a lack of technical information regarding wastewater and surface water disposal necessary for environmental screening.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design, scale, and materials of the additions are considered ad hoc and not subordinate to the original dwelling, failing to comply with DM Standard 4 and injuring the visual amenity of the rural landscape.
  • The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard design features and potentially depreciate the value of other properties in the vicinity.
  • In the absence of specific details regarding the septic tank efficacy and surface water soakways, the Planning Authority cannot rule out significant adverse effects on the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM Standard 4DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 53DM Standard 67DM Standard 68Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1LCM1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for various additions to an existing dwelling at Ballinphuil, Co. Galway, including a single-storey rear extension, a front porch, and a domestic garage with attic storage. The site is located in a rural area designated as a low landscape sensitivity zone. Galway County Council refused the application because the design elements were deemed visually incongruous and failed to respect the character of the original pre-1963 dwelling. Furthermore, the lack o...
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