212345

for construction of a new dwelling house, domestic garage, sewage treatment system and creating new shared entrance/ driveway through existing entrance granted under planning ref. (No. 64362) and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 234 sqm (house) & 59.8 sqm (garage)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, inappropriate access onto a restricted regional road (R458), and substandard design that would negatively impact residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or intrinsic links to the area as required by Objective RHO 1 and DM Standard 18b for the Galway Transportation and Planning Study area.
  • The proposed development would create a traffic hazard by establishing a new access onto the R458, a restricted regional road, without sufficient justification or assessment of alternative access options.
  • The design is considered substandard due to its excessive height, proximity to the existing dwelling, and potential for overlooking from upper floor gable windows, which would adversely affect the residential amenity of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Objective RHO 1DM Standard 18DM Standard 18 b)Objective TI 6DM Standard 7

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Killeely More, Kilcolgan, on a site currently functioning as a side garden for an existing split-level dwelling. The site is located within the Galway Transportation and Planning Study area and fronts onto the R458 restricted regional road. The application was refused because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a local housing need, the proposed access onto a strategic regi...
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