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to construct a dwelling house, sewage treatment system and garage, together with all associated site works. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. Gross floor space of proposed works: 193.00 sqm (H), 60.00 sqm (G)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its failure to assimilate into a highly sensitive 'Iconic' landscape, its location within a protected Natural Heritage Area (NHA) without adequate ecological assessment, and the lack of a confirmed public water supply connection.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development, characterized by a circuitous access road and haphazard configuration, fails to effectively assimilate into the Class 4/Iconic landscape sensitivity designation, thereby detracting from the visual amenity and character of the rural environment.
  • The subject site is located partly within the Oughterard District Bog NHA, and the applicant failed to provide an adequate ecological assessment or mitigation measures, meaning adverse effects on the integrity of this protected site cannot be ruled out.
  • The application is considered premature and a risk to public health due to the absence of a formal connection agreement from Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) to serve the proposed dwelling.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH2Policy Objective RH4Policy Objective RH9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective FL1Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective NHB 5Policy Objective WW 4DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Section 4.6Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2

Decision Document Summary

Jason Healy sought permission to construct a 193 sqm dwelling, garage, and sewage treatment system at Clooshgereen, Oughterard, Co. Galway. The site is situated within a highly sensitive 'Iconic' landscape and partly overlaps the Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area (NHA). Galway County Council refused the application because the design and circuitous access were deemed discordant with the landscape character, the ecological impact on the NHA was not sufficiently assessed, and no eviden...
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