Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its unacceptable visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape, inadequate site drainage for safe effluent disposal, and the haphazard nature of the proposed long access road on an exposed site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would occupy an exposed and visually prominent site in a sensitive Class 3 coastal landscape, resulting in a visually obstructive development that fails to assimilate into its surroundings and contravenes landscape protection policies.
- Due to poor drainage characteristics and waterlogging observed on-site, the planning authority is not satisfied that domestic effluent can be safely disposed of in accordance with EPA standards, posing a risk to public health and receiving waters.
- The construction of a substantial access road exceeding 128 meters on an exposed position would result in haphazard, disorderly development and serve as an obstructive feature in the rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 8DM Standard 46Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3DM Standard 36Policy Objective RH 4DM Standard 7DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 30DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
Tommy Conneely sought permission for a 144 sq.m dwelling house with a wastewater treatment system at Aughrus More, Claddaghduff, Co. Galway. The site is located in a highly sensitive Class 3 coastal rural area overlooking Omey Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Although the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the proposal was refused because the dwelling and its lengthy access road would be visually intrusive in a designated scenic landscape. Furthermore, the site's poor percolation and wat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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