Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, inadequate sightlines for safe road access, potential adverse impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC without an Appropriate Assessment screening, and the presence of apparent unauthorised works on site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to substantiate a genuine rural-generated housing need or rural linkage to the site, which is located in a 'Special' sensitivity landscape under strong urban pressure.
- The proposed vehicular access and sightlines are deficient and rely on lands outside the applicant's control, creating a traffic hazard on a narrow public road.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening report, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 2RH 4RH 5RH 9NHB 2NHB 3WS 4DM Standard 7DM Standard 28DM Standard 46DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a 100.36 sqm two-story dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.220ha greenfield site at Gort an Chalaidh, Oughterard, located within the Gaeltacht and a Special Landscape Sensitivity Area. The proposal was refused by Galway County Council because the applicants did not demonstrate a local housing need, the proposed access lacked safe sightlines, and no Appropriate Assessment screening was submitted despite the site's proximity (c. 70m) to the Lough Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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