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for the construction of a dwelling house, garage and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statement for the proposed development is submitted with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 158.10 sqm (house) & 42.00 sqm (garage)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its haphazard siting and configuration in a sensitive landscape, combined with a deficient private access road that poses a significant traffic hazard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed site configuration and elongated access road constitute disorderly and haphazard development that fails to effectively assimilate into the Class 3 Special Landscape designation.
  • The development would contravene specific policy objectives (RH9, LCM 3) and development management standards (DM Standard 8), detracting from the visual amenity and rural character of the area.
  • The existing private access road is deemed unsatisfactory in terms of capacity, width, and alignment, rendering it unsuitable for increased traffic and creating a public safety risk by reason of traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WS 8Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 8Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective WM 2Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 63DM Standard 67Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 5

Decision Document Summary

Úna Nic Lochlainn sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ceathrú an Loistreáin, Maigh Cuilinn, a rural townland within a Class 3 Special Landscape area. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, Galway County Council refused the application on two primary grounds. Firstly, the proposed backland siting and substantial internal access road were deemed haphazard and contrary to the preservation of the rural environment. Seco...
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