Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant deviations in siting and floor levels from the parent permission which would negatively impact the rural landscape, and a breach of wastewater capacity limits established in the original planning conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The substantial relocation of the dwelling footprint and significant deviation in finished floor levels (FFL) would result in a development that fails to assimilate into the rural landscape, negatively impacting the visual aesthetic and residential amenity of the area.
- The proposed design and siting are contrary to Policy Objective RH9 (Galway County Rural Design Guidelines) and DM Standard 8 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The increase in the number of bedrooms exceeds the threshold permitted under condition no. 6 of the parent permission (22/420), rendering the wastewater infrastructure inadequate and posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2
Decision Document Summary
Michael Mitchell sought permission for a change of house design and position at Clogharevaun, Kiltullagh, relative to a previously approved development (Ref. 22/420). The site is located in a rural area south-east of Kiltullagh. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposed changes involved a significant footprint shift and floor level increase that would poorly integrate into the landscape. Additionally, the revised floor plans indicated an increase in bedrooms that contrav...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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