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chun oibreacha atá tosaigh faoi chead pleanála uimh 08/55 a choinneáil agus teach nua cónaithe, garaiste & córas séarachais a thógail.Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe 189.00.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Policy Objective RH 4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, and the lack of necessary hydrological analysis means potential adverse impacts on adjacent Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) cannot be ruled out.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant does not meet the qualifying criteria for a rural-generated housing need as set out in Policy Objective RH 4, as their documented links and employment locations do not establish a functional economic or social necessity to live in this specific rural area.
  • In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report or Natura Impact Statement, it cannot be determined beyond reasonable scientific doubt that the proposed wastewater treatment system would not adversely affect the integrity of the Connemara Bog Complex SAC and the Kilkieran Bay and Islands SAC.
  • While issues regarding water supply connection were sufficiently addressed during the appeal, the development remains contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its encroachment on random rural development in a sensitive coastal landscape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective WS 4DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the retention of works commenced under a previous (now lapsed) permission and the construction of a new 189 sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater system in Camus Oughter, Co. Galway. The site is located in a 'Class 3 Special Landscape' area and is immediately adjacent to the Connemara Bog Complex SAC. The applicant argued that housing need was not required as it was a replacement for a previously demolished dwelling, but the Inspector determined that because the site had bee...
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