Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its visually obtrusive impact on a sensitive coastal landscape, failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and significant technical deficiencies regarding traffic safety and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in a visually obtrusive feature in a Class 3 sensitive coastal landscape and along a designated scenic route, failing to integrate effectively into the rural environment.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to substantiate a genuine rural-generated housing need or long-standing local intrinsic links to the area as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposal presents significant public safety risks due to inadequate sight visibility on a heavily trafficked road and the absence of evidence for a secure, potable water supply.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 8DM Standard 46Policy Objective TWHS 1Policy Objective NHB 9Policy Objective RH4DM Standard 7Policy Objective WS5Policy Objective WS7DM Standard 37
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a 148sqm dwelling house and effluent treatment system on a greenfield site at Derreen, Clifden, located within a high-sensitivity coastal landscape overlooking Streamstown Bay. Galway County Council refused the application on five grounds, primarily citing the development's negative visual impact on a designated scenic route and the applicant's failure to substantiate a rural housing need. Additionally, the council raised serious concerns regarding tr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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