Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site that is out of character with the existing pattern of development and would negatively impact the residential amenities and property values of the adjoining area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, mass, and bulk of the proposed 18-bedroom guesthouse (658sqm) are considered excessive for the 0.16ha site and are completely out of scale with the existing modest bungalow (82.2sqm) and neighboring residential dwellings.
- The proximity of the large-scale development to site boundaries would result in overdevelopment, leading to a significant injury to the residential and visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically policy objectives PM 1, PM 8, and PM 10, and would likely depreciate the value of adjoining properties in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 63Policy Objective PM 1Policy Objective PM 8Policy Objective PM 10
Decision Document Summary
Silver Task Ltd. sought planning permission to demolish an existing 82.2sqm bungalow and construct a large 18-bedroom, two-storey guesthouse with a floor area of 658sqm at Cosmona, Loughrea. The 0.16ha site is located on Athenry Road, situated between the Loughrea Hotel and existing residential properties. Galway County Council refused the application, concluding that the proposal represents overdevelopment of a restricted site. The Planning Authority determined that the scale and nature of the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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