Core Refusal Reason
The proposed domestic garage is considered excessive in size and scale for its location within an 'Iconic' landscape, failing to be visually subservient to the main dwelling and contravening specific development management standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed garage, at 143.1sqm, is significantly larger than the previously permitted 64.9sqm structure and is deemed excessive in size and scale, failing to remain visually subservient to the primary dwelling.
- The development is located within an 'Iconic' landscape sensitivity area on Inis Mór, and the Planning Authority determined that the proposal would interfere with the landscape character and detract from the visual amenity of the area.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective LCM 1 and DM Standard 6 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, and granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar oversized domestic structures in the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective LCM 1DM Standard 6Landscape Sensitivity Class 4 – IconicSection 4.6Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 13.5Section 13.6DM Standard 46Policy Objective IS 4
Decision Document Summary
Geraldine McDonagh sought planning permission for alterations to a previously approved garage at Cill Éinne, Inis Mór, Co. Galway, specifically to increase the floor area from 64.9sqm to 143.1sqm. The site is situated in a highly sensitive 'Iconic' landscape within the Gaeltacht. Galway County Council refused the application because the garage's scale was considered excessive and not subservient to the main bungalow, thereby contravening DM Standard 6 and Policy Objective LCM 1 regarding landsca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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