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le haghaidh an méid seo leanas; 1) cead chun síneadh ag cúl tí a scartáil, 2) cead le haghaidh sineadh a thógáil ag taobh agus cúi tí, 3) athrú ar leagan amach an teach atá an cheannafhéin, 4) cead chun garáiste nua a thógáil uilig ar teorainn athghreithnithe chomh maith le athrú ar leagan amach an ceart slí ag and suíomh ag an seoladh thuas. Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe: 325.12 sqm & 54 sqm. Spás urláir comhlán na hoibre atá le coinneáil: 55.97 sqm. Spás urláir comhlán d'aon scartáil: 25.29 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension was refused due to its excessive scale and height relative to the original cottage, resulting in a dominant and overbearing form that fails to integrate into the sensitive Class 3 landscape and designated Maritime Scenic Route.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design and scale of the proposed extension are considered dominant and overbearing relative to the existing cottage, failing to integrate effectively into the rural landscape.
  • The proposal contravenes specific design principles for single rural houses and would interfere with the character and visual amenity of a designated Class 3 landscape.
  • The development fails to appropriately assimilate into a high-sensitivity area along a Maritime Scenic Route, setting an undesirable precedent for future development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RHO 3Objective RHO 4Objective RHO 6Objective RHO 7Objective RHO 9DM Standard 7Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 4Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 46

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the demolition of an existing extension and the construction of a substantial contemporary extension, a new garage, and site works at a rural site in Cinn Mhara, Kinvarra. The site is located in a Gaeltacht area within a Class 3 designated landscape of high sensitivity along a Maritime Scenic Route. Galway County Council refused permission primarily because the scale and height of the extension were deemed excessive and discordant with the original cottage. Th...
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