Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and non-compliance with backland development standards, resulting in haphazard development and unproven site suitability for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to substantiate a rural housing need under Policy Objective RH2, specifically noting the applicant's existing ownership of an adjacent residential property.
- The proposal constitutes haphazard backland development that would result in overlooking and visual obtrusiveness, contravening Policy Objective RH 14.
- Insufficient technical information was provided to demonstrate the suitability of the site for the proposed wastewater treatment system and to ensure the protection of the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective RH 14Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 10DM Standard 1DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 63
Decision Document Summary
This application by Dylan Madden proposed the construction of a single-storey four-bedroom dwelling, a domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Tullagh Lower, Loughrea, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a rural area within the GCTPS zone, characterized by strong urban pressure. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need, particularly as they already own an adjoining house. Furthermore, the backland nature of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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