Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety hazards from restricted sight lines, potential adverse impacts on the integrity of adjacent European protected sites (SAC and SPA), and the overbearing scale and design of the dwelling within a sensitive landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted sight lines at the road frontage, which would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development will not adversely affect the integrity of the Galway Bay Complex SAC and Inner Galway Bay SPA in light of their conservation objectives.
- The scale, mass, and design of the proposed dwelling are considered overbearing for the available site footprint and fail to integrate effectively into the Class 3 designated landscape, detracting from the visual and residential amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Objective RHO3Objective RHO 9Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Policy LCM 1Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2Objective FPV 1DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 20DM Standard 39DM Standard 41
Decision Document Summary
Colin Stankard sought planning permission for a 256 sqm dwelling house and a 45 sqm garage on a 0.26ha greenfield site at Stradbally North, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. Although the applicant established a rural housing need, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council. The refusal was based on three main factors: the creation of a traffic hazard due to inadequate sight lines, the potential for significant negative impacts on the adjacent Galway Bay Complex SAC and Inner Galway Bay SPA, and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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