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to construct a dwelling house, sewage treatment system and garage, together with all associated site works. This application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. Gross floor space of proposed works: 218 sqm (H) & 60 sqm (G)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to its location within a protected Natural Heritage Area (NHA), inappropriate design within an Iconic Landscape Sensitivity area, traffic safety concerns regarding the site entrance, and the lack of a confirmed public water connection.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located within the Oughterard District Bog NHA, and the applicant failed to provide an adequate assessment to rule out significant adverse effects on the integrity and conservation objectives of this protected ecological site.
  • The proposed two-storey dwelling's design and scale are considered excessive and inappropriate for an 'Iconic Landscape Sensitivity' area, which would interfere with the character of the landscape and detract from the visual amenity of the rural environment.
  • The proposal fails to meet essential technical and safety standards, specifically regarding insufficient sightlines at the site entrance creating a traffic hazard and the absence of a feasibility letter from Irish Water for a public water connection.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective NHB 5Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50Policy Objective RH2Policy Objective RH4DM Standard 46Policy Objective RH9Policy Objective FL1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 67Policy Objective WW 4

Decision Document Summary

Jason Healy sought permission to construct a 218 sqm two-storey dwelling, garage, and sewerage treatment system at Clooshgereen, Oughterard, Co. Galway. The subject site is located within the Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area (NHA) and is designated as an Iconic Landscape Sensitivity area. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to demonstrate that the project would not adversely affect the NHA, the design was deemed visually intrusive for the sensi...
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