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to construct a building ancillary to the dwellinghouse on a site which was previously granted permission under pl. file ref. 00/1347. This building consists of a domestic garage, a private office/hobby room, a wc & a store area. Permission also for a new vehicular entrance at this location to serve both the new building & the existing dwellinghouse on a larger site

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines for a second vehicular entrance and the excessive scale and bulk of the proposed ancillary building which was deemed out of character with the rural area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed second vehicular entrance is considered excessive and fails to meet the required sightline distances under DM Standard 28, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
  • The scale, massing, and design of the 127 sq.m ancillary building are out of character with the rural pattern of development and lack sufficient justification for its size relative to the existing dwelling.
  • The development would conflict with Policy LCM 3 and DM Standard 6 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, setting an undesirable precedent for similar oversized domestic garages in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM Standard 6DM Standard 28Policy Objective WW 10Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 46DM Standard 47

Decision Document Summary

Eoin Bambury sought permission for a 127 sq.m ancillary building (comprising a garage, office, hobby room, and storage) and a new vehicular entrance at Cregaclare, Ardrahan, Co. Galway. The site is currently occupied by a dormer-style dwelling. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed second entrance lacked adequate sightlines, posing a traffic hazard. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the ancillary building's scale and bulk were excessive, ...
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