22205

chun Teach Cónaithe, Córas Séarachais agus Garáiste, chomh maith le gach obair láithreáin ag teatáil a thógáil. Beidh Ráiteas Tionachair Natura curtha faoi bhráid Comhairle Chonatae Na Gaillimhe, maidir leis an t-iarratas Pleanála. Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe: 156 sqm & 60 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located in an exposed, elevated mountainous position within a Class 4 landscape of 'Outstanding' sensitivity, where it would fail to visually assimilate and contravene specific landscape protection policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is situated in an exposed and elevated position within a Class 4 landscape designated as having 'Outstanding' sensitivity, making successful assimilation of the dwelling and associated works impossible.
  • The development would seriously injure the visual amenity of the area and contravene several County Development Plan policies, specifically those relating to landscape character and rural housing (LCM1, RHO9, LCM2, DM Standard 6).
  • Granting permission would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments in this sensitive mountainous region.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 6.10Section 6.17Section 9.10Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4RHO3RHO4LCM1Objective RHO9Objective LCM1Objective LCM2DM Standard 6DM Standard 20Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40

Decision Document Summary

Marian and Patrick Mulroe sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Drishaghaun, Cloughbrack, a rural Gaeltacht area overlooking Lough Mask. The site is located within a Class 4 landscape of 'Outstanding' sensitivity. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposed development, due to its elevated and exposed siting, would be visually obtrusive, fail to integrate into the sensitive mountainous terrain, and contravene multiple la...
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