Core Refusal Reason
The proposed detached granny flat fails to comply with Development Management Standard 4 regarding attachment to the main dwelling and does not meet rural housing objectives RHO 1 and RHO 4 in a sensitive landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to DM Standard 4 as the granny flat is remote and detached from the main dwelling, hindering its ability to be easily integrated back into the main house.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with rural housing objectives RHO 1 and RHO 4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for detached residential units in a locally elevated Class 2 Landscape and a Protected Focal Point/View.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 4Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 4Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingChapter 9 - Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementChapter 13 - Development Management StandardsDesign Guidelines for the Single Rural House
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention for the change of use of a 57.3 sqm domestic garage to a granny flat at Cnoc Na Gréine, Co. Galway, located within a sensitive Class 2 landscape and Protected Focal Point/View near Barna. Galway County Council refused the proposal primarily because the unit is detached from the primary residence, violating Development Management Standard 4 which requires such units to be attached to ensure future integration. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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