2461038

for refurbishment of existing derelict dwelling, construction of a new two storey rear & side extension, new carport, new garage, new access, installation of a new wastewater treatment system & percolation area & all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed work: 36.50 sqm (carport), 60.00 sqm (garage) & 163.50 sqm (extension)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the inappropriate scale and massing of the extension which failed to respect the original dwelling's architectural merit, combined with a failure to demonstrate safe vehicular access with adequate sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension is disproportionate in mass, scale, and bulk, failing to be subordinate to the existing dwelling and detracting from its vernacular architectural form.
  • The development would form a visually intrusive feature in the rural landscape and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments in the vicinity.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 70m sightlines are achievable at the site entrance, posing a significant traffic hazard to road users.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 4DM Standard 28DM Standard 11DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 67DM Standard 68

Decision Document Summary

William & Maelle Lyons applied for permission to refurbish a derelict two-storey dwelling and construct a large 256.5sqm rear and side extension, along with a carport, garage, and new wastewater system at Carrowmore, Aughrim, Co. Galway. The site is located near the historical Northbrook Gate landmark. Galway County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the extension was deemed too large and architecturally incompatible with the original structure; second, the proposed v...
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