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for the construction of a dwelling house, secondary wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter, together with associated site works.This application will be accompanied by a Natural Impact Statement (NIS) and a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). Gross floor space of proposed works: 144.00 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the applicants' failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, potential adverse impacts on protected European sites (SAC and SPA), and inappropriate design within a highly sensitive coastal landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as utility bills or rent records, to substantiate a long-established and intrinsic link to the island community as required by Objective RH4.
  • The Planning Authority determined that significant negative effects on the integrity of the Inishbofin and Inishshark SAC and the Inishbofin, Omey Island and Turbot Island SPA could not be ruled out due to substantial lacunae and inconclusive mapping within the submitted Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
  • The proposed development, by reason of its prominent coastal siting, unconventional form, and finishes, was considered incapable of appropriately assimilating into the Class 3 Special Landscape and would contravene the Galway County Rural Design Guidelines.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RH4Objective RH 9Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective NHB 4Objective NHB 5Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2Objective LCM 3DM Standard 7DM Standard 11DM Standard 30DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 48DM Standard 50DM Standard 62DM Standard 63DM Standard 67DM Standard 68Section 8.13.2Chapter 4Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 13Chapter 15

Decision Document Summary

Tara & Hugh McMahon applied for permission to construct a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Middlequarter, Inishbofin, Co. Galway. The 0.310 ha site is situated within a Class 3 Special Landscape and is located directly inside both a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a Special Protection Area (SPA). Galway County Council refused the application because the applicants did not prove a genuine rural housing need, the environmental assessment was insufficient to rule out damage ...
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