Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a built form that fails to integrate effectively into a highly sensitive coastal landscape (Special Landscape Sensitivity Class 3), thereby detracting from the visual amenity and character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling does not fit appropriately into the designated Special Landscape Sensitivity Class 3 area and fails to comply with rural housing policy regarding landscape integration.
- The development would materially contravene multiple policy objectives (RH 9, LCM 2, LCM 3) and development management standards (8 and 46) of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would interfere with the landscape character, militate against the preservation of the rural environment, and set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in this exposed coastal location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 8DM Standard 46Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 2DM Standard 30DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-story dwelling of 223.84 sqm on an elevated 0.44ha coastal site at Barr an Doire, An Cheathrú Rua. While the applicant established a rural housing need, the proposal was refused due to its location within a Special Landscape Sensitivity Class 3 area. The Planning Authority determined that the development would not integrate effectively into the sensitive landscape, would detract from the visual amenity of the coastal environment, and would contravene ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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