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to construct a two storey extension to the rear & side of an existing derelict cottage. The permission is to include full refurbishment works & façade amendments to the existing cottage & the conversion of an adjoining shed to be included into the dwelling. The proposal includes installation of a wastewater tank, percolation system & all associated site services. Permission to include demolition of some outbuildings on the site

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need or prove the derelict status of the existing structure, while the proposal also presented significant concerns regarding traffic safety, building setbacks, and lack of technical details for water supply.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to establish a rural housing need or substantiate the derelict status of the existing structure as required by Policy Objectives RC 2, RH 1, RH 4, and RH 7 for this sensitive landscape area.
  • The siting of the development directly on the road edge without a proper setback contravenes DM Standard 29 and would negatively impact rural amenity and public safety.
  • The application lacked critical technical information regarding safe sightlines for the entrance and a confirmed water supply connection, posing risks to traffic safety and public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective RH 1Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 7Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 4DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 26DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Policy Objective WS 5

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a two-storey extension and refurbishment of a derelict cottage, including the conversion of a shed and installation of a wastewater system at Troscaigh Thoir, Barna. The site is located in a rural area designated as Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity within the MASP and GCTPS. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need or prove the structure's derelict status. Additiona...
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