2561155

for a No.1 detached house and No.1 detached garage with associated landscaping, proposed wastewater treatment system, pedestrian and vehicular access from the public road; two story house, comprising of No. 5 bedrooms, study, kitchen, living, dining and ancillary spaces; Garage; 1 story garage, comprising of storage, office and WC

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to concerns regarding traffic safety on a restricted regional road, inadequate technical information regarding wastewater and water services, and the excessive scale and massing of the dwelling which was deemed incongruous with the rural landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines and justification for a new entrance onto a restricted regional road, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
  • Insufficient information was provided to ensure the safe disposal of domestic effluent in accordance with EPA standards or to confirm the suitability of the proposed water supply, posing a potential risk to public health.
  • The proposed dwelling's excessive bulk, massing, and urban-influenced design are considered dominating and out of character with the rural landscape and existing built environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RH 3RH 9WW6WS 5DM Standard 1DM Standard 8DM Standard 26DM Standard 28DM Standard 62Appendix V

Decision Document Summary

Thomas Higgins sought permission for a 415sqm two-storey dwelling and a 55sqm garage at Lismoes, Menlough, Co. Galway, located in a structurally weak rural area. While the principle of development was acceptable, Galway County Council refused the application because the proposal failed to meet traffic safety standards for sightlines on the R-339 regional road, provided inadequate details on essential site services (water and wastewater), and featured a design whose scale and massing were deemed ...
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