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chun oibreacha atá deanta theanna fhéin don sean teachín cloiche agus suíomh a choinneall chomh maith le díon nua a chuir ar sean teachín cloiche agus athrú are leagan amach an tí chomh maith le cead spás cónaithe a dheanamh ar an chéad úrlár agus cead chun sineadh beartaithe a chuir leis an sean teachín chomh maith le obireacha atá tosaigh ar an garáiste a bheis dhá usaid mar seomra ceoil, gym agus oifig, cead corás nua searachais agus aon oibreacha suíomh a bhaineann leis an thógáil chomh maith le oibreacha atá deantá ar an bealach isteach a bhí ann theanna chuig an suíomh atá fheín a choinneal ag an seoladh thuas

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its detrimental visual impact on a sensitive landscape, the failure to provide a structural report for the renovation of a ruinous structure, and unresolved issues regarding unauthorised and unsafe site access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and form of the development are visually obtrusive and discordant with the traditional vernacular, failing to integrate into the Special Landscape Sensitivity Class 3 area.
  • The applicant failed to submit a comprehensive structural report to verify the capacity of the ruinous structures to be rehabilitated, as required under Policy Objective RH 7.
  • The proposal involves unauthorised access works outside the site boundary and lacks satisfactory evidence of adequate or safe vehicular access arrangements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 5Policy Objective RH 7Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the retention and completion of works to a derelict stone cottage, including a new roof, extension, a detached garage for ancillary use, and site access works at Barr an Doire, An Cheathrú Rua. The site is situated in a highly sensitive coastal landscape overlooking Casla Bay. Galway County Council refused the application because the design was deemed suburban and visually obtrusive, the applicant failed to demonstrate the structural feasibility of redevelopin...
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