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to construct a dormer dwelling house with associated services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused primarily due to the lack of legal interest or consent for access works located outside the site boundary on public open space, alongside technical failures to demonstrate the feasibility of water services and provide a required landscaping plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed access arrangements are located outside the application's red line boundary on public open space without demonstrated legal consent, which would result in haphazard development and a potential traffic hazard.
  • The applicant failed to submit written confirmation from Irish Water regarding the feasibility of new water and sewer connections, contrary to DM Standard 36 and posing a risk to public health.
  • The application lacked a detailed Landscape Plan and schedule of indigenous species as required by DM Standard 11 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective TWHS 1Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3Policy Objective WW 4Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 7Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of a 177.57sqm dormer dwelling on a 0.04ha urban infill site at Portnick Drive, Ballinasloe, within an area zoned 'Existing Residential'. While the principle of residential development was considered acceptable, Galway County Council refused permission because the proposed driveway required works on public green space outside the applicant's ownership and red line boundary. Furthermore, the application was deemed deficient due to the absence of a landscapin...
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