Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate the existing structure's status as a former dwelling, the lack of evidence for a rural-generated housing need in a high-pressure area (GCTPS), and the absence of a required bat survey.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a structural report or satisfactory evidence that the existing derelict structure was formerly a dwelling, thus failing to meet the criteria for replacement or renovation under Policy Objectives RH6 and RH7.
- As the site is located within the Galway County Transport Planning Strategy (GCTPS) area, which is subject to strong urban influence, the applicant failed to substantiate a specific local rural-generated housing need as required by Policy Objectives RH2, RH4, and RC 2.
- In the absence of a comprehensive bat survey, the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the potential impact on protected species and their habitats had been addressed, contravening Policy Objective NHB 9.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH6Policy Objective RH7Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH2Policy Objective RH4DM Standard 7Policy Objective NHB 9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to demolish a derelict structure and construct a replacement two-storey dwelling with a domestic garage and wastewater treatment system at Renville East, Oranmore, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a rural area designated as a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity and falls within the GCTPS zone of urban influence. The application was refused because the applicant did not prove the structure's previous residential use or structural viability, failed to demonstrat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.