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to demolish and reconstruct the current single-story dwelling, remove an existing farm shed, construct a general-purpose garage, and preserve the existing registered wastewater treatment facility and percolation area. A Natura Impact Statement is submitted with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 134 sqm (house) & 23.65 sqm (garage) . Gross floor space of any demolition: 103.5 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its location in a highly sensitive Class 3 Coastal Landscape, its situation within the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC without adequate environmental assessment, the presence of unauthorized development on-site, and the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would fail to assimilate into the sensitive Class 3 Coastal Landscape, detracting from the visual amenity and character of the area.
  • Insufficient information was provided to rule out adverse impacts on the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC, particularly regarding the preservation of qualifying habitats and the adequacy of the existing unauthorized wastewater treatment system.
  • The application fails to meet rural housing policy requirements as the existing dwelling lacks planning permission for residential use, and the applicants have not demonstrated a specific housing need for this location.

Cited Policies (CDP)

LCM 1LCM 2LCM 3DM Standard 4DM Standard 46Policy Objective NHB1Policy Objective NHB2Policy Objective NHB3Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 38DM Standard 50

Decision Document Summary

Jenny and Ian O' Malley sought planning permission for the demolition and reconstruction of a single-storey dwelling and the construction of a garage at Strand Road, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway. The site is located in a highly sensitive Class 3 Coastal Landscape and partially within the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC. The application was refused because the proposed design would negatively impact the coastal landscape, the Natura Impact Statement was insufficient to protect the SAC, and the existing str...
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