Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inappropriate backland siting in a sensitive coastal landscape, suburban design, traffic safety hazards on a scenic route, and lack of confirmed water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents haphazard backland development in a Class 3 sensitive coastal landscape without sufficient justification for the specific site over alternative family landholdings.
- The dwelling's suburban design and scale are considered visually obtrusive and fail to integrate effectively into the rural character of the area, contrary to county design guidelines.
- The proposed access onto the R340 scenic route would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines and turning movements across a continuous white line.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective RH 14Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 46
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a 245 sqm dwelling and 60 sqm garage on a greenfield site at Róisín na Mainiach, located within the Connemara Gaeltacht and a Class 3 sensitive coastal landscape. Although the applicant established a local housing need, Galway County Council refused permission because the backland siting and suburban design would detract from the visual amenity of the sensitive landscape. Furthermore, the Planning Authority cited significant traffic safety concerns regarding the entranc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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