Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's excessive scale, mass, and bulk on an elevated site would fail to integrate into the landscape, setting an undesirable precedent and materially contravening landscape and design policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed replacement dwelling is of an inappropriate scale, mass, and bulk for its elevated position, failing to effectively integrate into the surrounding landscape.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate structures in the area, detracting from the visual amenity and character of the landscape.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective LCM 1 and DM Standard 8 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding landscape sensitivity and site selection/design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective LCM 1DM Standard 8Policy Objective PM 1Policy Objective PM 8Policy Objective PM 10Policy Objective SGT 10MSGT 13
Decision Document Summary
Peter Cooke sought planning permission to demolish a 35sqm derelict cottage and construct a new two-storey replacement house at Uggool, Moycullen, Co. Galway. The site is located on agricultural zoned land within the settlement boundary of Maigh Cuilinn. Despite a request for further information and a subsequent redesign, the Planning Authority refused permission because the proposed dwelling's significant scale and massing on an elevated site were deemed incompatible with the landscape characte...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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