Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its haphazard siting and configuration, which fails to integrate into the rural landscape, and potential adverse impacts on the adjacent Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting, involving a substantial internal driveway and a setback of over 200m from the road, would result in a haphazard and disorderly form of development that fails to integrate into the rural landscape.
- The development would interfere with the character of the landscape and set an undesirable precedent for similar future development in the area, contrary to Policy Objective RH 9 and DM Standard 8.
- Due to the site's immediate proximity to the Lough Corrib SAC, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the integrity and conservation objectives of the protected site can be safeguarded, contravening Policy Objective NHB 2.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4Chapter 15Policy Objective RH1Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 10DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Shane Ryan sought permission for a 281sqm serviced dwelling and garage on a greenfield site in Kilroghter, within the Galway metropolitan area. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need under Policy Objective RH1, the application was refused because the proposed siting—set back over 200m from the road with a long internal driveway—was deemed haphazard and inconsistent with the local development pattern. Furthermore, the site's location directly abutting the Lough Corrib SAC raised si...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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