Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, leading to haphazard development and injury to rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to substantiate a rural-generated housing need in accordance with Objective RH01 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 for this 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed dwelling would exacerbate a disorderly and haphazard pattern of one-off housing, resulting in uneconomic demands for public services and communal facilities.
- The development would interfere with the rural character of the area and seriously injure the amenities of this rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Objective RHO 9Objective AH 4Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 20DM Standard 41Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Paul Fitzgerald sought permission for a 386 sqm domestic dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.48ha infill site at Gortard, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. The site is located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021. The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a qualifying rural-generated housing need. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal would contribut...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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