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chun síneadh dhá stór a chuir leis an Teach atá an cheanna fhéín chomh maith le athrú a dheanamh ar leagann amach an teach atá an cheanna fheín agus cead chun uasghradú a dheanamh ar an gcorás searachais.Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe 266 más cuí

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension is of excessive scale and bulk, representing overdevelopment of a restricted site that fails to assimilate with the existing dwelling or the surrounding character.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension is considered an overdevelopment of the 0.12 ha site due to its excessive scale (266 sqm) relative to the existing modest dwelling (54.16 sqm).
  • The design fails to be subservient to the original structure and does not appropriately assimilate into the urban landscape sensitivity of the Carraroe area.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that discord with the prevailing character and potentially impact the residential amenity of adjoining properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.6Section 4.6.1Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 13.5Section 13.6Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1DM Standard 4DM Standard 9Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 11Policy Objective LCM1

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a significant two-story extension (266 sqm) and wastewater system upgrade at an existing modest dormer dwelling in An Cheathrú Rua Theas, Co. Galway. The site is located within a settlement boundary on a restricted 0.12 ha plot zoned for residential use. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the scale and bulk of the extension were deemed excessive and non-subservient to the original house, constituting overdevelopment that would n...
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