Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to potential adverse impacts on proximate Natura 2000 sites, inadequate traffic safety sightlines on a regional road, and a design that was deemed incompatible with a highly sensitive 'Iconic' landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, and the Planning Authority could not conclude that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Carra/Mask Complex SAC and SPA.
- The proposed vehicular access onto the R345 regional road lacks the required 70m sightlines and legal interest to achieve them, creating a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The scale and design of the dwelling are non-compliant with Rural Housing Design Guidelines for a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape, and the proposal lacks necessary evidence of consent for connection to public water and wastewater infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 63Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 5Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NNR 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 192sqm bungalow and 60sqm garage at An Fhairche (Clonbur), Co. Galway, on a site located within a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape and in close proximity to several Natura 2000 protected sites. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant did not provide an ecological assessment to rule out impacts on protected habitats and failed to demonstrate safe access sightlines on the R345. Furthermore, the design was considered out of character with...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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