Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, characterized by a 150-meter internal driveway and poor site configuration, would result in a haphazard and disorderly form of development that fails to integrate into the rural landscape and contravenes established siting standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting and the requirement for a substantial 150-meter internal driveway are considered out of character with the established residential pattern of the area.
- The development would result in a haphazard and disorderly layout that fails to integrate effectively into the rural location, thereby detracting from the visual amenity and landscape character.
- The Planning Authority determined that the site is located on lands furthest from the family home, and that more suitable alternative sites closer to the family home exist which would not require the creation of a new access.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.6Section 4.6.3Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.3.2Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2Policy Objective RH 2DM Standard 7Policy Objective RH9Policy Objective RH14Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 8
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention of existing site works and outline permission for a dwelling house, shed, and wastewater treatment system at Kilcornan, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need as a returning emigrant under Policy Objective RH2, the application was refused on technical siting grounds. The Planning Authority concluded that the proposed site configuration, specifically the necessity for a 150m driveway, would create a disorderly de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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