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for the A). revision of site boundaries; B). retain dwelling house, hobby house and store room on new site boundaries; C). retain minor elevation changes of the hobby house. Permission for new garage at rear of site and permission for a conservatory at the south east elevation of the hobby house

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to the excessive scale and height of the hobby shed and proposed garage, which would negatively impact the visual amenity and character of the rural landscape, alongside insufficient information regarding the adequacy of the existing wastewater treatment system.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The hobby shed's excessive scale and the garage's 6.3-meter height fail to integrate into the rural landscape, detracting from the area's visual amenity and setting an undesirable precedent for future development.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence regarding the integrity, maintenance, and correct location of the existing effluent treatment system, raising significant concerns regarding public health and environmental protection.
  • The proposal is materially contrary to the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically Policy Objective LCM1 concerning landscape preservation and Policy Objective WW6 regarding wastewater management.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective LCM1Policy Objective WW6Chapter 4Chapter 7Section 7.5Chapter 10Chapter 15Section 15.2.2Section 15.3.1Section 15.5.2Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the retention of a dwelling house, hobby house, and store room on revised boundaries, along with permission for a new garage and conservatory at Oaklands, Moycullen. The site is situated in a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area near the N59. Galway County Council refused the application because the scale and height of the outbuildings were deemed excessive for the rural setting, which would injure the visual amenity of the area and set an undesirable pr...
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