Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, significant concerns regarding public health (water and wastewater), traffic safety issues related to an unauthorised entrance, and the negative visual impact of a metal-clad structure in a sensitive landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Policy Objectives RH2 and RH4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development, involving the conversion of a metal-clad shed into a dwelling, is visually discordant with the sensitive landscape and fails to meet design standards for rural housing.
- Significant public health and safety risks were identified due to inadequate information regarding private well water supply, effluent disposal systems, and the use of an unauthorised site entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH2RH4RH9AH5AH6WW6WS5WS7LCM2LCM3DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 50NHB 1NHB 2NHB 3NHB 4WR 1
Decision Document Summary
Martin McGowan sought retention permission for an unauthorised structure under construction, intended for use as a house through the reconstruction and extension of an existing shed at Funshin, Kinsharva, Co. Galway. The Planning Authority refused the application on multiple grounds, primarily citing the applicant's failure to establish a rural housing need and the visual unsuitability of the metal-clad design within a High Landscape Sensitivity area. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed a risk ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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