Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's design, mass, and scale are considered out of character and incongruous with the existing dwelling, failing to meet design standards for subordination and visual integration in a rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey extension is considered an inappropriate design response that fails to tie in with the existing dwelling's mass, scale, and roof pitch.
- The development would result in a visually intrusive feature in the rural landscape, potentially injuring local amenities and setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective RH 9 and DM Standard 4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the protection of character and tradition in rural housing design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 3Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 10DM Standard 4DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 63
Decision Document Summary
Lawrence and Edel Jordan sought permission to demolish an existing extension and reconstruct/extend a private dwelling at Cross Eighter, Menlough, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area outside settlement boundaries. The application was refused because the proposed two-storey extension was deemed out of character with the original cottage, failing to be subordinate in scale and design, thereby contravening county development policies on rural housing design and landscape protection....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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