Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inappropriate siting behind established building lines, a design that fails to integrate with the rural character, and a failure to adequately substantiate a rural housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting to the rear of neighbouring building lines and the inclusion of a substantial internal access road on a flat site constitutes haphazard and disorderly development that is out of character with the area.
- The design and materiality of the dwelling, specifically its front-facing gable and timber/metal cladding, are not in keeping with the Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House and would fail to assimilate into the rural setting.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to verify their current residence and prove a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the requirements of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 1DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 10DM Standard 29
Decision Document Summary
Tom Spelman sought planning permission for a serviced dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Carheenadiveane, Craughwell, Co. Galway. While the Executive Planner initially recommended a grant, the Senior Executive Planner recommended refusal. The refusal was based on the dwelling's inappropriate siting behind existing building lines, a design that appeared akin to a log cabin and was deemed out of character with the surrounding pattern of development, and the applicant's failure to pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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