Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is considered inappropriate in scale and design, and would consolidate an existing unauthorised agricultural structure on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, massing, and design of the proposed extension are considered inappropriate, out of character with the existing vernacular dwelling, and would seriously injure the visual amenities of the rural area.
- The proposal involves the repurposing of an existing agricultural structure for which no planning history exists, and permitting the development would perpetuate and consolidate unauthorised development on the site.
- The proposed layout, featuring a link corridor, results in a disconnected residential unit with potential for future unauthorized subdivision or commercial use, and lacks sufficient justification for its size and scale.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WW 11FL 2WR 1DM Standard 4DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 47DM Standard 46RH 9AH 5AH 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for an extension to a vernacular two-storey dwelling at Cahergal, Craughwell, Co. Galway, involving the conversion of an existing outbuilding into living space via a link corridor and the installation of a new wastewater treatment system. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed extension's scale and design were deemed incongruous with the original house and harmful to the rural landscape. Furthermore, the Planning Authority ide...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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