Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate the planning status of existing unauthorized development on-site, and the proposal would perpetuate this unauthorized status while posing risks to traffic safety and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing dwelling, rear extension, and garage do not correspond to the plans permitted under Pl. Ref. 06/2702, meaning the current structures on-site lack the benefit of planning permission.
- The applicant provided insufficient technical information to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is operating satisfactorily, which is prejudicial to public health and environmental protection.
- The proposed side extension design is considered imbalanced and inconsistent with rural housing design guidelines, while the existing site entrance lacks planning benefit and provides inadequate sightlines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Myke Hynes, sought permission to retain an existing garage and rear extension and to construct a new side extension at a site in Ballylara, Co. Galway. The Planning Authority refused the application because the existing structures, site entrance, and wastewater system do not align with previous permissions, rendering them unauthorized. The authority concluded that granting permission would perpetuate this unauthorized development, create traffic safety hazards due to poor sightlin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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