Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the absence of a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to assess ecological impacts on nearby protected sites, failure to substantiate a genuine rural housing need, and inadequate demonstration of control over lands required for safe sight visibility splays.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and Construction Management Plan, meaning potential significant adverse effects on the River Shannon Callows SAC and SPA could not be ruled out.
- The proposal did not adequately substantiate a genuine rural-generated housing need for the specific landscape designation (Special/Value 3), contrary to Policy Objective RH 4.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal control over adjacent lands to the north to ensure the maintenance of required sight visibility splays, posing a potential traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NHB 1DM Standard 50Policy Objective RH 4DM Standard 7DM Standard 28
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Esker, Galway East, located near Banagher within a Special/Value 3 landscape. The site is in close proximity to the River Shannon Callows SAC and SPA. Galway County Council refused the development because the applicant failed to submit a requested Natura Impact Statement to address ecological concerns, did not provide sufficient evidence of a rural housing need as per the County Developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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