Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its significant negative visual impact on a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape and the applicant's failure to adequately substantiate a genuine rural-generated housing need for this sensitive location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its bulk, scale, and massing, would fail to effectively assimilate into the sensitive Class 4 Iconic Landscape, resulting in a built form that would be visually dominant and detract from the character of the area.
- The development would materially contravene multiple policy objectives and development management standards of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically those concerning landscape preservation and site selection/design.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to substantiate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for a site located within the Galway County Transport Planning Strategy (GCTPS) area and a high-sensitivity landscape designation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 8DM Standard 46
Decision Document Summary
John Feeney sought permission for a two-storey dormer dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system at Collinamuck, Rosscahill, Co. Galway. The site is situated within a townland designated as Class 4 'Iconic' Landscape Sensitivity, which is highly sensitive to change. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the scale and massing of the proposed house would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate into the sensitive rural environment; and second, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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