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to construct a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter, vehicular access as well as all ancillary site works and site services. This planning application is accompanied by an NIS, as required by Article 239 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended).Gross floor space of proposed works 179.00sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, potential adverse impacts on a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and significant negative visual impact on an iconic Class 4 landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or a functional rural linkage to the area as required for a Class 4 landscape under Policy Objective RH 4 and DM Standard 7.
  • The development poses a significant risk to the integrity of the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex SAC due to poor drainage characteristics and potential adverse impacts on protected habitats, contravening the precautionary principle.
  • The proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive in an elevated, iconic landscape and fails to meet technical standards for safe wastewater disposal and traffic safety regarding sightlines.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NBH 2Policy Objective NBH 3Policy Objective NBH 4Policy Objective NBH 5Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 5Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 63

Decision Document Summary

Veronica Needham sought permission for a 179sqm dwelling and wastewater system on a 0.208Ha site at Derrynavglaun, Recess, located within an iconic Class 4 landscape and the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex SAC. The proposal was a resubmission following a previous refusal (Ref. 21/2382). Galway County Council refused the application on five grounds: lack of demonstrated rural housing need, potential for significant adverse effects on the SAC, negative visual impact on a sensitive landscape, unsuitabl...
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