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of existing works at a revised location and permission to complete dwelling house and for a garage/shed with variations to design, structure, location and layout from that previously permitted under planning permission ref. no. 19/1935 with all associated works and ancillary services.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwelling house, due to its elevated siting and orientation, fails to visually integrate with the sensitive natural and man-made landscape, resulting in an unduly prominent structure that is out of keeping with its rural setting.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The relocation of the dwelling to a position nearly 2 meters higher than the previously permitted scheme (Ref. 19/1935) significantly increases its visual prominence and prevents it from being inherently discrete within the landscape.
  • The proposed orientation and siting create an informal and anomalous relationship with the existing pattern of development and the adjacent bungalow, failing to acknowledge the site's limited road frontage and access point.
  • In the absence of a technical justification for the move, the added landscape and visual impact of the proposed dwelling is not justified and would be seriously injurious to the visual amenities of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 9 (Design Guidelines)Policy Objective LCM 1 (Preservation of landscape character)Policy Objective LCM 2 (Landscape sensitivity classification)Development Management Standard (DMS) No. 8 (Site selection and design)Development Management Standard (DMS) No. 46 (Compliance with landscape sensitivity designations)

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a first-party appeal regarding the retention of foundations and the completion of a dwelling house at Portdarragh, Moycullen, Co. Galway. The site is located in a 'Class 3 Special' landscape sensitivity area near Tullokyne Castle. While the principle of a dwelling was established under a previous permission (Ref. 19/1935), the applicant sought to retain works in a new, more elevated position on the site. The Planning Authority refused permission, arguing the move constituted...
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