Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inappropriate design and siting (excessive scale and loss of natural boundaries), lack of archaeological assessment for a nearby monument, and prematurity relative to a pending wind farm development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's suburban form, excessive scale, and unconventional siting would fail to integrate into the rural landscape, resulting in the loss of mature vegetation and contravening Policy Objective RH9 and DM Standard 8.
- In the absence of an archaeological impact assessment, the development fails to demonstrate that it would not adversely affect Recorded Monument GA-056-061, contrary to Policy Objectives ARC 4, 5, and 10.
- The proposal is considered premature pending the outcome of a Strategic Infrastructure Development application for a wind farm (PA07.319307) and may conflict with required setback distances for wind turbines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH1Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8Policy Objective ARC 4Policy Objective ARC 5Policy Objective ARC 10Galway Rural Design GuidelinesSPPR 2 of the Draft Wind Energy Development Guidelines (2019)
Decision Document Summary
Allison Burke sought permission for a two-storey contemporary dwelling and associated services at Cluidrevagh, Co. Galway, a rural area under strong urban pressure. While the applicant established a local housing need under Policy Objective RH1, Galway County Council refused the application. The refusal was based on the dwelling's excessive scale and suburban design which would negatively impact the rural character, the lack of an archaeological assessment for a nearby recorded monument, and the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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