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for the construction of a domestic extension incorporating a granny flat, alterations to the elevations of the existing dwelling house, retention of a domestic shed, and retention of the existing dwelling house on revised site boundaries, together with a new wastewater treatment plant and percolation area, and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is of excessive scale and bulk, constituting overdevelopment that fails to subordinate to the original dwelling, while the application also fails to justify unauthorized site entrances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and bulk of the proposed extension (227.3m2) is excessive relative to the original dwelling (190m2), resulting in a non-subordinate design that constitutes overdevelopment and is out of character with the area.
- The proposal materially contravenes DM Standards 4 and 9 and Policy Objective LCM 1 of the County Development Plan, setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence regarding the planning status of duplicate site entrances, meaning the proposal would perpetuate and intensify unauthorized development on the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 4DM Standard 5DM Standard 9Policy Objective LCM 1Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Brian Fahy sought permission for a large domestic extension incorporating a granny flat, retention of a shed, and revised site boundaries at Bunahevelly Beg, Annaghdown. The site is located in a rural Class 1 landscape. The application was refused because the proposed extension's floor area (227.3m2) exceeded the original house size (190m2), failing to meet design standards for subordination and character. Additionally, the planning authority raised concerns regarding unauthorized site access po...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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