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for the change of use of an existing administration office to short term let together with permission to relocate a previously granted service unit within the site boundaries as well as all ancillary site works. The proposed development relates to structures and services previously granted under the planning reference 17/653 and 24/61728

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal represents over-development and intensification in a sensitive coastal landscape with inadequate technical details regarding wastewater and surface water management.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and intensification of the development in an exposed coastal setting along a Protected Scenic Route is considered disproportionate and constitutes over-development of the site.
  • The applicant failed to provide satisfactory updated information regarding the existing wastewater treatment system, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.
  • The management of surface water arising from the development was not adequately identified on the submitted plans, contravening sustainable drainage standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CT3Policy Objective TOU 1Policy Objective TI 1Policy Objective TI 4Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective WW 4Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective WM 2Policy Objective FL1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective TWHS 1Policy Objective PVSR 1DM Standard 1DM Standard 11DM Standard 17DM Standard 28DM Standard 31DM Standard 32DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 43DM Standard 44DM Standard 45DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention for the change of use of an administration office to a short-term let and the relocation of a previously granted service unit at 'Connemara Glamping' in Baile na hAbhann Theas. The site is located in a Special Landscape Sensitivity area along the Galway Bay Scenic Route. Galway County Council refused permission because the intensification of use was deemed disproportionate to the sensitive coastal setting and the applicant provided insufficient technical informa...
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