Core Refusal Reason
None; the application was recommended for grant of permission subject to 9 conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension and alterations to the existing dwelling are considered acceptable in principle and consistent with the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- Technical concerns regarding the efficacy of the existing septic tank system and on-site surface water disposal were satisfactorily resolved through the submission of further information.
- The development is deemed not to have a significant effect on the Galway Bay Complex SAC/SPA and is compatible with the visual and residential amenities of the surrounding rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7 Single Housing in the CountrysideSection 3.8 Identifying Rural Area TypesSection 3.9 Rural Housing Policies and Objectives
Decision Document Summary
Planning application 21/2387 sought permission for extensions and alterations to an existing two-storey dwelling at Kileely More, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. The assessment focused on rural housing policy, effluent treatment, and potential impacts on nearby European sites. While the prompt describes the application as refused, the planner's report concludes that the development is consistent with proper planning and sustainable development, recommending a grant of permission subject to nine condition...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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