Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', and the proposed development was deemed visually incompatible with a sensitive Class 3 'Special' landscape while posing potential risks to nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a substantiated rural-generated housing need for this specific location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and subject to significant development pressure.
- The scale, massing, and design of the proposed dwelling were considered unsuitable for the sensitive Class 3 'Special' coastal landscape, threatening the visual amenity and character of the area.
- The Planning Authority was not satisfied that the development would not adversely impact the Galway Bay Complex SAC and Inner Galway Bay SPA due to insufficient information regarding surface water management and coastal flood risk.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 8DM Standard 46
Decision Document Summary
Seamus Walsh applied for permission to construct a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballynacourty, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure and is characterized by a Class 3 'Special' landscape sensitivity near the Galway Bay Complex SAC. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to prove a genuine rural housing need, the proposed contemporary design was deemed visually intrusive for the s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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