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to construct the following: single storey dwelling house, external building to include garage, storage area, exercise room, wastewater treatment system and associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works house 346.86 sqm and garage 45.56 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or intrinsic links to the local rural community as required by Policy Objective RH 4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 for a site located in a high-sensitivity landscape area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to substantiate a genuine rural housing need or demonstrate long-established intrinsic links to the specific rural community as required by Policy Objective RH 4 of the 2022-2028 County Development Plan.
  • The subject site is located within a 'Special/Value 3' landscape sensitivity area, which necessitates stricter adherence to rural housing qualification criteria under the current development plan.
  • Granting permission in the absence of a demonstrated rural housing need would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the specific objectives of the Galway County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 4Chapter 4 - Rural Living & DevelopmentChapter 15 - Development Management StandardsObjective RHO 2Objective RHO 9DM Standard 6

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, a detached garage/outbuilding, and a wastewater treatment system at Moher, Co. Galway, located approximately 1km southwest of Ballinasloe. While initial concerns regarding suburban design and siting were partially addressed through further information, the adoption of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 during the application process reclassified the site into a 'Special/Value 3' landscape sensitivity area. Consequently, the a...
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