Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the negative impact of demolishing a vernacular structure in a sensitive landscape, inappropriate design scale, traffic safety concerns, and insufficient water supply details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfactorily substantiate a rural-generated housing need or demonstrate sufficient social/economic links to the area as required by Policy Objectives RH2 and RH4 for this specific landscape zone.
- The proposed demolition of a vernacular building and its replacement with a large-scale, visually obtrusive dwelling would materially contravene policies (AH6, LCM 1-3) intended to protect sensitive landscapes and architectural heritage.
- The development would result in a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines on a deficient road network and poses a risk to public health due to the absence of confirmed water supply feasibility.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective AH 6Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WS 5DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 46
Decision Document Summary
Edward Murphy sought permission to demolish a 102sqm ruinous vernacular structure and construct a substantial 370sqm dormer dwelling and 60sqm garage at Cill Ogula, Moycullen. The site is situated in a sensitive Class 3 landscape within the GCTPS and Gaeltacht area. Galway County Council refused the proposal because the applicant did not demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need, the design was deemed visually obtrusive and detrimental to the area's vernacular heritage, the proposed access was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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