2360425

for: 1. change of use from tourist accommodation to residential accommodation for 3 no. 1 bed fisherman's chalets, previously granted permission as tourist accommodation under planning ref: 03/5300, 2. Upgrade of existing septic tank & percolation area to tertiary treatment system with all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need, presented significant traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines, and provided a substandard level of residential amenity and wastewater treatment for the proposed permanent dwellings.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need or long-standing intrinsic local links to the area as required for residential development in a rural area under strong urban influence.
  • The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard due to the failure to demonstrate that required sight distances can be achieved at the site entrance.
  • The intensive disposition of three residential units on a confined site results in a substandard quality of design, lacking adequate private open space, refuse storage, and individual wastewater treatment systems.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 1DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 28DM Standard 31DM Standard 38DM Standard 46

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the change of use of three existing fisherman's chalets from tourist accommodation to permanent residential use, along with an upgrade to the wastewater treatment system at Annaghkeen, Headford. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and within an Iconic Landscape Sensitivity area. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant did not prove a rural housing need, the site layout posed traffic safety risks due to p...
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