Core Refusal Reason
The development would result in an undesirable linear suburban pattern of development in a rural area and poses a risk to archaeological heritage due to the lack of necessary site investigations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would contribute to an undesirable linear, suburban pattern of development that fails to integrate into the rural landscape, contravening Objectives RHO11 and RHO9 (a) of the County Development Plan.
- The site is located within the zone of notification for a recorded monument (GA097-012), and the applicant failed to provide required archaeological testing, including geophysical surveys and test excavations, to ensure the protection of heritage assets.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the area, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO11Objective RHO9 (a)Objective ARC 1Objective ARC 2Objective ARC 7DM Standard 45Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 9.6Section 9.7Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4Section 13.11
Decision Document Summary
Joseph Forde sought permission to construct a 214sqm dwelling house with a wastewater treatment system on a 0.243ha site at Bellayarha North, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area near Bullaun village and within the zone of potential for a recorded monument (GA097-012). Galway County Council refused the application because the proposal would exacerbate a linear suburban pattern of development, contrary to rural housing policies, and because the applicant failed to demonstrate that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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