Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to excessive site regrading that would harm the rural landscape, inadequate road safety provisions regarding sightlines and access, and insufficient evidence to protect the hydrological environment and the River Suck Callows SPA.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would necessitate excessive site regrading and engineering works on a sloping site, resulting in an unacceptable alteration of the natural topography and rural character of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe vehicular access and satisfactory sightlines could be achieved, and the required removal of roadside boundaries would negatively impact road safety and biodiversity.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the site's hydrological characteristics and wastewater disposal to exclude likely significant effects on the River Suck Callows SPA and the underlying karst aquifer.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 3Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective TWHS 1Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 6DM Standard 28DM Standard 33aDM Standard 36DM Standard 47DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
Shane Naughton sought outline permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and proprietary treatment system on a greenfield agricultural site at Killeroran, Ballygar, Co. Galway. While the site is located in a 'structurally weak' area where housing need is generally accepted, the Planning Authority refused the application on five grounds. The primary concerns involved the 'overly engineered' nature of the proposal due to significant site sloping, the failure to provide safe road access onto...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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