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for the demolition of an existing substandard dwelling, construction of a new dwelling house and all ancillary site works & site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 111 sqm, gross floor space of any demolition: 63 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed demolition of a structure contributing to the Architectural Conservation Area and the lack of a Flood Risk Assessment for a site located within Flood Zones A and B.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The demolition of the existing dwelling would have an adverse impact on the integrity and character of the Bearna Pier Road Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), as the structure is considered integral to the historic streetscape.
  • The proposal materially contravenes several County Development Plan policies, specifically AH 1, AH 4, and AH 5, along with DM Standard 60, which prioritize the protection of architectural heritage and the reuse of existing building stock.
  • The site is located within Flood Zones A and B, and the failure to submit a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) violates the precautionary principle and flood management guidelines, potentially setting an undesirable precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective AH 1Policy Objective AH 4Policy Objective AH 5Policy Objective AH 6Policy Objective AH 8Policy Objective GA 1Policy Objective GA 5Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3Policy Objective FL 8Policy Objective FL 14Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective TWHS 1Policy Objective WW 4Policy Objective WW 7Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective RH 6DM Standard 1DM Standard 11DM Standard 22DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 31DM Standard 36DM Standard 50DM Standard 60DM Standard 63DM Standard 67DM Standard 68Policy Objective BMSP 2Policy Objective BMSP 10Policy Objective GCMA 2Policy Objective GCMA 18Policy Objective GCMA 19

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the demolition of an existing substandard dwelling and the construction of a new 111 sqm dwelling house at Rinn na Mara, Bearna, Co. Galway. The site is situated within the Bearna Pier Road Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and is zoned for 'Town Centre' use. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the demolition of the existing cottage, which is considered a contributing element to the 19th-century fishing village character, would ...
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