Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered inappropriate for its elevated location within a Class 2 High Landscape Sensitivity area, failing to integrate with the rural environment and contravening specific landscape protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling, by virtue of its scale, massing, and 7.29m height, is deemed unsuitable for the elevated and visually prominent nature of the site.
- The development fails to successfully assimilate into the Class 2 High Landscape Sensitivity area and would detract from the visual amenity and character of the rural landscape.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective RH4 and DM Standard 8 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, particularly as the applicant was previously advised during the parent application that a two-storey design was unacceptable at this location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH4DM Standard 8DM Standard 46DM Standard 11Policy Objective RH 3Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 11Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 4.6Section 4.6.1Section 7.5Section 14.6Section 15.2.2Section 15.3.1Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 9DM Standard 28DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
Conor Wheelan sought planning permission for a change of house and garage plans at Carrownamaddra, Kinvara, Co. Galway, specifically proposing a two-storey dwelling on a site where a single-storey/dormer structure was previously approved (Ref. 22/60003). The site is located in a Class 2 High Landscape Sensitivity area and is elevated relative to the public road. Galway County Council refused the application because the two-storey design was considered visually intrusive, failed to harmonize with...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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