Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer extension was refused due to its excessive scale, mass, and bulk, which failed to be subordinate to the existing dwelling, contravened design guidelines, and detracted from the visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, mass, and bulk of the extension are not subordinate to the existing dwelling and fail to complement its character.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objectives RH 9, LCM 1, and DM Standard 4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and fails to accord with Rural House Design Guidelines.
- Granting permission would result in overdevelopment of the site, detract from visual amenity, and set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective UL 6Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Section 4.6Section 4.6.1Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Chapter 12Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2DM Standard 4DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 67LCM 1
Decision Document Summary
Tom and Marie Keane sought permission for a 118sqm dormer extension to an existing 98.5sqm single-story dwelling and the installation of a new effluent treatment system at Cahermore, Gort, Co. Galway. While the wastewater upgrades were welcomed, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the extension's scale and design were deemed excessive and non-subordinate to the original structure. The development was found to contravene several County Development Plan policies regard...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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