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for the construction of a new single storey house, single storey garage, proprietary wastewater treatment system, new vehicular entrance and all ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 198 sqm (house) & 30.5 sqm (garage)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, combined with negative visual impacts on a sensitive coastal landscape and inadequate traffic safety sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to satisfactorily establish a rural housing need in accordance with Objective RHO 1 for a site located within the Galway Transportation Planning Study Area, which is identified as being under strong urban pressure.
  • The scale, mass, and siting of the dwelling on a substantially elevated coastal site would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate into the Class 3 and 4 sensitive landscape, contravening objectives for the preservation of rural character.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that required sightlines could be achieved at the proposed entrance, meaning the development would interfere with the free flow of traffic and endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 3Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the construction of a single-storey contemporary dwelling, garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Ballynamanagh East, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. The site is situated in an unserviced rural area under strong urban pressure and within a landscape designated with Class 3 and 4 sensitivity. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant did not prove a functional housing need for the locality, the proposed design was considered detrimental to ...
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