Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its haphazard layout and failure to integrate into the landscape, potential adverse impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC, and the lack of a confirmed water supply connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site configuration and substantial access road constitute disorderly and haphazard development that fails to effectively assimilate into the receiving landscape and would set an undesirable precedent.
- In the absence of detailed mitigation measures, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of a feasible connection to the public water infrastructure, posing a potential risk to public health and contravening development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 1Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 8DM Standard 29Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3DM Standard 50Policy Objective WS4DM Standard 36
Decision Document Summary
Shane Ryan sought permission for a serviced dwelling, effluent treatment system, and garage at Kilroghter, Castlegar, a rural area within the Galway County Development Plan's 'Urban Landscape Sensitivity' and 'MASP' zones. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the proposal was refused because its layout was deemed haphazard and poorly integrated into the landscape. Additionally, the proximity to the Lough Corrib SAC raised environmental concerns due to insufficient mitigation de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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