Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide a Screening for Appropriate Assessment, lacked technical clarity on utility connections and power line relocation, and did not comply with road boundary setbacks or Part V social housing requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed development would not have a significant effect on European Sites as no Screening for Appropriate Assessment was submitted.
- Insufficient technical information was provided regarding the location and connection of water and sewer services, as well as the necessary relocation of an ESB power line traversing the site.
- The proposed site layout failed to incorporate the required front boundary setback for the GCRR and did not address statutory obligations regarding Part V social and affordable housing provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.9 Agricultural Lands AgriculturalSection 11.13.2 Residential Development in Agricultural Areas zoned ASection 11.12Section 11.3.1 (j) Conversion and Subdivision of DwellingsSection 96 of the Planning and Development Act 2000
Decision Document Summary
Ray Conneely sought permission for a single dwelling and detached garage on a 4,260 sq.m. site at Cappagh Road, Galway, located on land zoned 'A' for agriculture. While the applicant met the local housing need criteria as a family member of the landowner, the Planning Authority identified several critical deficiencies. The proposal was refused due to the absence of an environmental screening for European Sites, a lack of clarity regarding utility connections and the relocation of an onsite ESB p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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