Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, poor site suitability for effluent disposal near a protected bog, and negative visual impact on a sensitive landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate long-standing local intrinsic rural links to the area as required by Objective RHO 1 for the Galway Transportation Planning Strategy (GTPS) zone.
- The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics and proximity to the Moycullen Bog NHA, meaning safe effluent disposal cannot be guaranteed in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk to public health.
- The proposed dwelling, situated in a locally elevated position within a Class 2 landscape, would be visually obtrusive and detract from the rural character and amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Objective RHO 1Objective NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6
Decision Document Summary
D. Kelly sought permission for a 215 sqm dwelling and 60 sqm garage at An Chorrbhaile (Morgan), Co. Galway, located within the GTPS area and a Class 2 landscape. The proposal was refused by Galway County Council because the applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria, the site's peat-based soil and proximity to the Moycullen Bog NHA made it unsuitable for safe effluent disposal, and the elevated nature of the site would result in a development that is visually injurious to the sensiti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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