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chun 1) Teach nua cónaithe a thógáil a bheidh ceangáilte le corás séarachais atá an cheanna fhein ar an suiomh. 2) gáráiste nua a thógaíl agus 3) le haghaidh Córás searachais nua a thogáil chun freastáil ar an teach atá ar an suiomh cheanna fhein , 4) Cead chun bealach isteach nua chuig an suiomh a dheanamh agus aon seirbhísí Láithreáin Ghaolmhara.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to significant environmental concerns regarding Natura 2000 sites and flood risk, failure to demonstrate rural housing need in an iconic landscape, and traffic safety issues arising from restricted sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority could not rule out adverse effects on the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA due to hydrological connectivity and the lack of a Natura Impact Statement.
  • The proposal failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for a constrained site within a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape, which would result in an inappropriate built form and set an undesirable precedent.
  • The development would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines at the proposed entrance on a heavily trafficked local road and lacked evidence of a viable water connection.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective NHB 5Policy Objective NHB 9DM Standard 50Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 28Policy Objective WS4DM Standard 36Policy Objective RH2Policy Objective RH4DM Standard 7DM Standard 46

Decision Document Summary

Walter & Teresa Butler sought outline permission for a new residential dwelling, garage, and associated services on a constrained site at Carrowmanagh, Oughterard, Co. Galway. The site is located within a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape and is adjacent to the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA. Galway County Council refused the application on six grounds, primarily citing the potential for significant adverse impacts on European sites, the failure of the applicants to demonstrate a rural housing need, flood ri...
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