Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its excessive scale and suburban design within a sensitive landscape, alongside safety concerns regarding the inadequate private access road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's excessive scale, bulk, and suburban form would result in a disorderly development that fails to integrate effectively into the Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area.
- The proposal materially contravenes landscape and design policies, specifically Policy Objectives LCM 2, LCM 3, RH 9, and DM Standards 8 and 46 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed internal access via an existing private track is deficient in capacity, width, and alignment, and would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 8DM Standard 30CDM Standard 46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a large two-story dwelling and garage at An Spidéal Thiar, Co. Galway, located within a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area. Although the applicant established a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused permission because the suburban design and scale of the house were considered visually intrusive and incompatible with the sensitive coastal environment. Additionally, the proposed access route using an existing private track was deemed s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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