Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to poor site configuration and a circuitous access arrangement that would result in disorderly development and negatively impact residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site configuration and circuitous access provision are considered discordant and would constitute disorderly development.
- The layout would adversely impact the residential and general amenity of the immediately adjoining property and potential future occupiers.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy Objective RH9 and DM Standard 8 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 concerning site selection and layout.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 46DM Standard 68
Decision Document Summary
Martin Molloy sought permission to construct a new dwelling house and sewage treatment system at Barrusheen, Oughterard, Co. Galway, while converting an existing dwelling on-site into a domestic garage. Although the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed access arrangement, which utilized an existing entrance serving the parents' residence, was deemed circuitous and poorly configured. This layout was judged to be...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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