Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to appropriately integrate into the sensitive Class 3 Special Landscape (Lake Environs), resulting in a built form that would detract from the visual amenity and character of the rural environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling fails to effectively assimilate into the sensitive Class 3 Special Landscape category within the Lake Environs character area due to inappropriate scale and massing.
- The development would result in a built form that does not fit appropriately or integrate effectively into the rural location, thereby detracting from the visual amenity and interfering with the character of the landscape.
- The proposal materially contravenes multiple policy objectives and development management standards of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically LCM 2, LCM 3, RH 9, DM Standard 46, and DM Standard 8.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 63
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a serviced dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system on a greenfield agricultural site at Muckcoort, Headford, Co. Galway, located within the 'Lake Environs' character area, which is designated as a Class 3 landscape with 'Special' sensitivity. Following a request for further information, the Planning Authority found that the applicant failed to adequately justify the specific location or provide a design that met the required height reduction (6.5m) to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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