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to construct new rear & side extensions, new link section, partial demolition of existing dwelling, upgrade & refurbishment of existing dwelling, new effluent treatment system, all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the Maumturk Mountains SAC (lack of Appropriate Assessment) and inappropriate design/scale within a sensitive 'Special' designated landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority could not rule out significant adverse effects on the Maumturk Mountains SAC due to a direct hydrological link and the absence of a submitted Appropriate Assessment.
  • The proposed extensions are considered excessive in scale, massing, and bulk, resulting in a visually obtrusive feature that fails to integrate with the existing dwelling or the character of the surrounding rural landscape.
  • The development would materially contravene multiple landscape and design policies of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically within a Class 3 'Special' designated landscape.

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 NHB 2Chapter 4: Rural Living and DevelopmentSection 4.6Chapter 15: Development Management StandardsSection 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.6DM Standard 4DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 46DM Standard 68DM Standard 50Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House

Decision Document Summary

Terry Keenan sought permission for the refurbishment and significant extension of an existing dwelling at Maam East, Co. Galway, including a new effluent treatment system. The site is located in a highly sensitive rural area near the Maumturk Mountains SAC and within a Class 3 'Special' designated landscape. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to provide an Appropriate Assessment to address potential hydrological impacts on the SAC, and because th...
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