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to construct new side & rear extension & boiler house, partial demolition of existing internal walls of cottage, remove existing roof and rise ridge level by 1000mm, alterations & upgrade works to existing cottage including all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 92.3 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 37.3 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the adjacent Connemara Bog Complex SAC, inappropriate design and scale that would negatively impact the character of the existing vernacular cottage, and failure to meet mandatory separation distances for effluent disposal.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development lacks a robust assessment regarding the impact of extensive demolition and an increased footprint on the adjacent Connemara Bog Complex SAC, failing to rule out adverse effects on the site's integrity.
  • The proposed design, scale, and proportion constitute overdevelopment that is incongruous with the existing vernacular cottage and would significantly injure the visual amenities of the Special Landscape Sensitivity area.
  • The proximity of the proposed extension to the existing percolation area (3.6m) fails to meet the minimum separation distances required by the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk to public health and water quality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective AH 5Policy Objective AH 6DM Standard 4DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1Objective WW6

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the extension, partial demolition, and ridge height increase of an existing vernacular cottage at 'Tigh Sonny', An Caisleal, located within a Special Landscape Sensitivity area and adjacent to the Connemara Bog Complex SAC. Galway County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the potential for significant adverse impacts on the integrity of the adjacent European site due to insufficient assessment; the inappropriate design and scale of the exte...
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