Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's orientation and siting are considered out of character and incongruous with the existing pattern of dwellings in the vicinity, failing to appropriately integrate into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The orientation and siting of the proposed dwelling are out of character and incongruous with the existing pattern of dwellings in the vicinity.
- The proposal fails to respect the character, pattern, and tradition of existing places and built forms, and does not fit appropriately into the landscape.
- Granting permission would contravene Policy Objective RH 9 and DM Standard 8 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, detracting from the visual amenity of the area and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 8
Decision Document Summary
Pat and Eileen Bellew sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Baunoges, Castleblakeney, Co. Galway. The site is located in a structurally weak rural area with low landscape sensitivity (Class 1). While the principle of development was acceptable as a housing need was not required in this designation, the application was refused because the specific siting and orientation were deemed incongruous with the local development pattern. The Pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.