Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, lacks adequate private open space and wastewater infrastructure, and creates a traffic hazard on a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment of a restricted 200m2 site, lacking sufficient private open space and satisfactory independent wastewater infrastructure.
- The proposal would result in a suburban-style development in a rural area, detracting from the character of the landscape and the setting of a Protected Structure.
- The location directly onto the R355 regional road, where visibility is poor and speed limits apply, would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 7DM Standard 18bObjective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6Chapter 13 - Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention for the change of use of a domestic garage to living accommodation at Oghil More, Galway, a site containing a Protected Structure. The proposal was refused by Galway County Council as it was deemed overdevelopment of a constrained 200m2 site with inadequate parking, private open space, and wastewater facilities. Furthermore, the development's proximity to a regional road (R355) with poor visibility was considered a significant traffic hazard, and the overall natu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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