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(a) changes to existing dwelling house which was granted planning permission under planning reference number 01/5005 (b) the construction of a plant room/services building, (c) the retention and completion of partially constructed domestic garage and office/gym (d) retain the dwelling house, plant room/services building, domestic garage and office/gym, treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site services on revised site boundaries.Gross floor space of work to be retained 107.25sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to the excessive cumulative scale of the outbuildings which fail to assimilate into the rural landscape, and the failure to demonstrate the environmental safety of the wastewater system in a pluvial flood risk area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The cumulative scale of the garage, gym/office building, and plant room is considered excessive and fails to appropriately assimilate into the rural landscape, contrary to the 'Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House'.
  • The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence regarding the functioning capacity and integrity of the existing wastewater treatment unit serving the site.
  • The siting of wastewater infrastructure in an area identified as having pluvial flood risk poses an unacceptable risk to public health and the quality of receiving waters.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RH9NHB1TWHS 1WW 6FL 2Chapter 4Chapter 15

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention and completion of various works at Derryvunlam, Ballyshrule, including modifications to a dwelling and the construction of a 175sqm garage/gym/office and plant room. Located in a 'Low/Value 1' landscape, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council because the scale of the outbuildings was deemed haphazard and inconsistent with rural design guidelines. Additionally, the planning authority raised significant concerns regarding the environmental safety of the ...
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