Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would facilitate the consolidation and perpetuation of significant unauthorized extensions and structural alterations to the existing dwelling on site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing dwelling as constructed on site is not in accordance with the historically permitted plans, featuring unauthorized side extensions and a mansard dormer style roof.
- Granting permission for the wastewater treatment system upgrade would facilitate the consolidation of these unauthorized works in the absence of demonstratable contrary evidence.
- The development is considered contrary to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development as it would perpetuate and intensify existing unauthorized development on a site within a Special Landscape Sensitivity area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 38DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to decommission an existing septic tank and install a new wastewater treatment system at a site in Callow, Co. Galway, situated along the R-341 Maritime Scenic Route in a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area. Upon assessment of further information, the Planning Authority identified that the existing dwelling had been significantly extended and altered without the benefit of planning permission. The application was refused on the grounds that the proposed wor...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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