Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's excessive scale and massing fail to integrate into the Class 4 Iconic Landscape, contravening specific design and landscape protection policies of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's design, characterized by excessive scale and massing, is incompatible with the site's designation as a Class 4 Iconic Landscape with high sensitivity to change.
- The development fails to effectively assimilate into the sensitive rural setting and would result in a built form that detracts from the visual amenity and character of the area.
- The proposal materially contravenes multiple policy objectives and development management standards of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding rural housing design and landscape conservation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.6.1Section 8.13.2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 8DM Standard 46DM Standard 50Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2
Decision Document Summary
Avicen Fahey sought planning permission for changes to a previously permitted dwelling and garage design at Gortnagroagh, Rosscahill, Co. Galway. The site is located within a Class 4 Iconic Landscape, which is highly sensitive to development. The Planning Authority refused the application because the revised two-story design featured significantly greater massing and scale than the originally permitted dormer dwelling. It was concluded that the proposal would fail to integrate into the landscape...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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