2561586

to renovate and extend an existing derelict house to include kitchen, living, utility areas, bathrooms, bedrooms and detached shed with all associated modifications and site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was deferred for Further Information due to the lack of essential evidence regarding the structural integrity and planning status of the derelict dwelling, as well as missing technical data on wastewater treatment, road safety sightlines, and site drainage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a structural report or confirm the planning status of the existing derelict dwelling, which is a prerequisite for assessment under Policy Objective RH 7.
  • There are significant technical deficiencies regarding the demonstrated efficacy of the existing septic tank system and the provision of safe sight distance triangles at the site entrance onto the R-379.
  • The proposal lacks comprehensive details on landscaping and surface water disposal, which are necessary to evaluate the development's impact on the Special Landscape Sensitivity area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 7Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective AH 5Policy Objective AH 6Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy 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 4DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM 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 involves the renovation and extension of a derelict single-storey dwelling and the construction of a detached shed at Trean, Cleggan, Co. Galway, within a Special Landscape Sensitivity area. While the design was generally considered appropriate for the vernacular context, the Planning Authority recommended deferring the decision to request Further Information. This was because the application lacked critical information regarding the structural integrity of the building, its plannin...
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