Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety hazards on a designated scenic route, detrimental visual impact on a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape, and the lack of confirmed water supply arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access onto the L-1302 scenic route would interfere with traffic safety and the free flow of traffic due to poor road alignment and the presence of a continuous white line at the site frontage.
- The site is located within a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape where development is restricted to essential needs in exceptional circumstances; the proposal lacks a visual impact assessment and would materially contravene policies intended to preserve the character and visual amenity of the area.
- In the absence of satisfactory details or consent from Irish Water regarding a connection to the public water mains, the proposed development would pose a potential risk to the public health of future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11Chapter 15 DM StandardsPolicy Objective RH 4DM Standard 46DM Standard 28Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 8DM Standard 36
Decision Document Summary
Melissa Flanagan applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.7Ha greenfield site at Cappaghnagapple, Clonbur, Co. Galway. The site is located in a highly sensitive rural area designated as a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape along the Lough Corrib Scenic Route. Although the applicant established a local housing need, Galway County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the creation of a traffic hazard on the L-1302, the fa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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