Core Refusal Reason
The proposed contemporary flat-roofed design is considered incongruous with the rural character and existing pattern of development in the area, failing to adhere to the Single Rural House Design Guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The contemporary flat-roofed design is unreflective of the Single Rural House Design Guidelines and is incongruous with the established pattern of dwellings in the vicinity.
- The proposal contravenes Policy Objective RH 9 and DM Standard 8 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the sensitive integration of development into the landscape.
- Granting permission would create a visually obtrusive feature and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in this rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 8DM Standard 6DM Standard 11DM Standard 28Section 4.6Section 7.5.3Section 7.5.5Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 62DM Standard 63DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
Emily Lyons sought permission for a single-storey dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cloonigny, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area designated as Landscape Sensitivity Class 1. While technical aspects like sightlines and effluent disposal were generally addressed, the Planning Authority refused the application due to the contemporary flat-roofed design. The council determined that the house would be out of character with the surrounding t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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