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& permission for changes to the development previously granted pl. permission under pl. ref. no. 19/32 & as described as follows: (i) retention of the change of design of the dormer extension to the existing dwellinghouse & permission to complete the construction, (ii) retention of the change of design of alterations to the original dwellinghouse & permission to complete the construction, (iii) retention of the change of design of the new domestic garage structure & permission to complete the construction, (iv) retention for the change of location of the proprietary effluent treatment system & associated percolation area to facilitate the new garage structure
Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered consistent with the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, particularly regarding design standards for extensions and garages (DM Standards 4 and 6), and would not negatively impact the residential or visual amenities of the area or the integrity of adjacent European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of the extensions and alterations is acceptable as they are subordinate to the main dwelling and represent only modest increases in scale and height over previously permitted development.
- Residential amenities are adequately protected as the first-floor rooflights are positioned above eye level and existing mature boundary screening is to be maintained and augmented.
- The technical arrangements for wastewater treatment and surface water management are in accordance with EPA standards and will not result in significant effects on the Galway Bay Complex SAC or SPA.