Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the Connemara Bog Complex SAC in the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, and because the proposed siting in an exposed coastal landscape would be visually obtrusive and fail to assimilate into the rural setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not adversely impact the integrity of the Connemara Bog Complex SAC, given the lack of a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
- The proposed dwelling, located in an open and exposed Class 2 landscape, would be visually obtrusive and fail to effectively assimilate into the sensitive rural setting.
- The development would constitute disorderly development and contravene specific County Development Plan objectives (RHO 9 and DM Standard 6) regarding landscape character and visual amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 2(a)Objective RHO 9DM Standard 6Policy NHB 1Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
Julia Quinn sought permission for a 79.2 sqm dwelling and 54 sqm garage at Baile na h Abhainn, Co. Galway, near Rossaveal. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the proposal was refused because the site is located within 10m of the Connemara Bog Complex SAC without sufficient environmental assessment (NIS). Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the siting in an exposed, elevated coastal landscape would result in an obtrusive feature that fails to integrate with th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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