Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development on an elevated site would create an undesirable linear and haphazard pattern of development that is visually obtrusive and out of character with the Class 3 rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated and exposed nature of the site would result in a visually obtrusive development that fails to integrate effectively into the Class 3 landscape.
- The proposal would create an undesirable linear and haphazard pattern of development, consistent with a suburban layout in a rural area, setting a negative precedent for similar residential development.
- The development would materially contravene specific objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 regarding rural housing, landscape conservation, and development management standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6
Decision Document Summary
Paul Kelly sought permission for a 210 sqm dwelling and 48 sqm garage on a 0.41ha elevated site in Tonabrocky, Co. Galway, located within a Class 3 Landscape and the GTPS area. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need under Objective RHO1, the proposal was refused because its elevated position and linear layout would create a visually obtrusive, haphazard development pattern. The Planning Authority concluded that the project would fail to assimilate into the rural landscape, detract...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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