Core Refusal Reason
The proposed domestic garage and fuel store were refused due to their excessive scale and floor area, which would negatively impact the visual amenity and rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The domestic garage and fuel store, with a floor area of 166.27sqm and ridge height of 5.887m, are of an excessive scale and specification for a rural residential site.
- The development would detract from the visual amenity of the area and is contrary to Policy Objective LCM 1 regarding the preservation of the rural environment.
- Permitting the proposal would establish an undesirable precedent for similar oversized ancillary structures and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WW 10Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 6Policy Objective LCM 1
Decision Document Summary
Ray Murphy sought permission for the retention and completion of a partially constructed domestic garage and fuel store at Derryvunlam, Ballyshrule, Co. Galway. The 0.54ha site is located in a rural townland adjacent to the Slieve Aughty Mountains SPA. Although the principle of development was considered acceptable, the planning authority refused the application because the structure's 166.27sqm floor area was deemed excessive and visually intrusive. The proposal was found to be contrary to the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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