Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inappropriate siting and design that fails to integrate into the landscape, a substandard private road network, and unresolved flood risk concerns with potential impacts on a European protected site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's prominent location and orientation would prevent it from satisfactorily assimilating into the landscape, resulting in a haphazard development that interferes with the area's character.
- The private road network serving the site is structurally and geometrically deficient, rendering it unsuitable for the increased traffic volumes associated with the proposed development.
- The site is identified as being at risk of flooding, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the Peterswell Turlough SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH9Policy Objective LCM2Development Management Standard 13Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 3
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 298sq.m dwelling house and domestic garage on an agricultural site at Castleboy, Kilchreest, Co. Galway. The proposal was refused by Galway County Council because the prominent siting and design were considered contrary to landscape preservation objectives. Additionally, the planning authority cited the inadequacy of the private access road and significant concerns regarding flood risk and the potential for negative impacts on the Peterswell Turlou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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