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of 1. the existing dwelling house, from that previously granted permission under planning ref. numbers 15/367. Full planning also sought to retain the existing patio walled area to the rear and side of the dwelling. 2. Retain the conversion of the previously granted domestic garage (planning ref. numbers 15/367) to an office room, tools room & study room all to be used for the enjoyment of the dwelling house. Full planning also sought to retain the extended storage area at the rear of same. 3. Full planning permission sought to construct a natural stone face to the existing front boundary wall. Full planning permission also sought to carry out a landscaping plan for the existing site and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate compliance with the enurement clause (Condition No. 3) of the parent planning permission (Ref. 15/367) regarding rural housing need and the seven-year permanent residency requirement.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate that they meet the specific criteria for persons with an essential housing need in this rural area as required by the enurement clause of the parent permission.
  • The Planning Authority was not satisfied that the applicant had demonstrated permanent residency in the existing property for the required continuous duration of seven years.
  • Permitting the development in the absence of compliance with the enurement clause would materially contravene Condition No. 3 of planning reference 15/367 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 4 Rural Living and DevelopmentSection 3.7 – Single Housing in the CountrysideSection 3.9 – Rural Housing Policies and ObjectivesChapter 7 Infrastructure, Utilities and Environmental ProtectionSection 6.17 - Wastewater Policies and ObjectivesChapter 8 Tourism and LandscapeSection 8.13 – LandscapeChapter 10 Natural Heritage, Biodiversity and Green/Blue InfrastructureSection 10.6 Natural Heritage and BiodiversitySection 10.15 Green and Blue InfrastructureChapter 15 DM StandardsDesign Guidelines for the Single Rural House

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for an existing dwelling house, a patio area, the conversion of a garage into an office/study, and an extended storage area, alongside permission for boundary wall stone facing and landscaping at Thomastown, Belclare, Co. Galway. Although the applicant provided further information regarding wastewater and design, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to prove compliance with an enurement clause attached t...
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