Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its detrimental visual impact on a highly sensitive 'Unique' landscape (Class 5), lack of agricultural justification for the scale of the building, and potential adverse effects on the integrity of the adjacent Inishmore Island SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed shed would be visually obtrusive and disorderly within a Class 5 Landscape and Protected Focal Point, contravening policies intended to preserve the character of the rural environment.
- The applicant failed to provide a sufficiently detailed statement of justification for the 300 sqm structure, failing to comply with standards for agricultural buildings and rural enterprise.
- The development, particularly when considered alongside existing unauthorized groundworks, is likely to have significant adverse effects on the qualifying interests and conservation objectives of the Inishmore Island SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective LCM1DM Standard 39Objective EDT 11DM Standard 33Objective NBH1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed a 300 sqm agricultural store and associated works at Cill Éinne, Inishmore, within a highly sensitive landscape and adjacent to the Inishmore Island SAC. Galway County Council refused permission on the grounds that the development would negatively impact a Protected Focal Point and 'Unique' landscape setting. Additionally, the authority cited a lack of justification for the building's scale and expressed concerns regarding the impact on the Natura 2000 network, noting that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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