2461743

to construct a new dwelling house, new domestic garage and to retain minor upgrade works to original entrance to field, new effluent treatment system and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 241.70 sqm(house) & 35.19 sqm(garage)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a highly sensitive landscape area, while also providing insufficient technical detail regarding site levels, water supply, and drainage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to substantiate a rural housing need as they did not submit a completed Supplementary Rural Housing Need Application Form or formal proof of residency in the area.
  • The proposed development is located in a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area along a scenic route, and the lack of site level details prevents a proper assessment of its visual impact and assimilation.
  • The application lacks critical technical information regarding the location of the proposed well water supply, surface water disposal details, and a required landscape plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM Standard 7Policy Objective RH2Policy Objective RH4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 46DM Standard 8Policy Objective WS 5DM Standard 67DM Standard 11

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a 241.7 sqm dwelling and 35.19 sqm garage at Baile na hAbhann Theas, Ballynahown, a rural site within a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area along the Galway Bay Scenic Route. Galway County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicants failed to demonstrate a local rural housing need. Additionally, the Planning Authority cited concerns regarding the development's visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape and noted significant defi...
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