Core Refusal Reason
The submitted front elevation drawings are inaccurate and do not reflect the current site conditions, and the proposed facade treatment fails to demonstrate the design characteristics appropriate for a private residential entity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The front elevation drawing (171-3-05) is not depictive of the status quo on site as observed during the Planning Authority's inspection.
- The proposed 'in situ' arrangement is not reflective of the characteristics associated with a private residential entity, necessitating a more appropriate streetscape facade treatment.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate adherence to the principles of design quality and material standards set out in Policy Objectives PM 10 and PM 11 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CGR 8 Town & Village CentrePolicy Objective PM 10 (Design Quality)Policy Objective PM 11 (Details of Materials)Chapter 3 Place making, Regeneration & Urban LivingChapter 15 – Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, James Collins, sought permission for the change of use of a vacant commercial shop unit to a one-bedroom apartment at Milltown 46 Millbrook, Co. Galway. The subject site is a 0.011ha unit located within an existing mixed-use development in the village core. While the principle of residential development was considered compatible with the 'Town & Village Centre' policy (CGR 8), the Planning Authority identified significant deficiencies in the design. The application was effectively...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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