Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a genuine housing need in an agriculturally zoned area, lacks evidence of legal access, and poses significant visual and environmental risks to a sensitive landscape and nearby protected habitats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a convincing case of housing need as required for lands zoned 'A' (Agricultural) under the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed dwelling is located on an elevated and exposed slope, which would be visually prominent and detrimental to the landscape quality and visual amenities of the area.
- The application failed to demonstrate legal right of access, site suitability for effluent treatment, and lacked a Screening for Appropriate Assessment despite proximity to the Galway Bay Complex cSAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.9Section 11.13.2Section 4.10Section 11.3.1 (j)
Decision Document Summary
Damien Trehy sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling house and wastewater treatment system on agriculturally zoned lands at Cappagh Road, Barna, Galway. The site is situated in a sensitive, elevated location near the Galway Bay Complex cSAC and SPA. Galway City Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need, the development would be visually obtrusive on an exposed hillside, and there were unresolved concerns rega...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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