Core Refusal Reason
The proposed balcony was deemed a visually obtrusive and incongruous feature that fails to assimilate into a highly sensitive coastal landscape, thereby contravening specific landscape protection policies and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed revisions, specifically the inclusion of a balcony, would constitute an obtrusive and visually incongruous feature that fails to effectively assimilate into the sensitive rural setting and landscape character.
- The development would materially contravene Policy Objectives LCM 2 and LCM 3, and DM Standard 4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, detracting from the visual amenity of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar balcony developments along the designated 'Maritime Scenic Route' and 'Wild Atlantic Way', militating against the preservation of the rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for minor revisions to the front elevation of an existing dwelling at Errisbeg East, Roundstone, to incorporate a 7.5sqm south-facing balcony with contemporary glass panels. The subject site is situated in a prominent, elevated position along the R-341, which is designated as part of the 'Maritime Scenic Route' and 'Wild Atlantic Way' within an area of 'Special' landscape sensitivity. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposed design was co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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