Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused because its backland location and siting behind existing frontage housing would result in a haphazard and disorderly pattern of development, contrary to rural design guidelines and landscape conservation objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located to the rear of an existing pattern of rural frontage housing, which constitutes backland development and would result in a haphazard and disorderly layout.
- The massing and siting of the development fail to comply with the 'Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House' and would negatively impact the character of the rural landscape.
- The proposal is contrary to specific County Development Plan objectives (RH09 and LCM 1) regarding the protection of rural character and landscape conservation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1DM Standard 18Objective TI 6Objective RH09Objective LCM 1DM Standard 20Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
Barry Kinneen sought planning permission for a 200sqm dwelling, a domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Cappanraheen, Craughwell, Co. Galway. The site, located approximately 1.2km east of Craughwell village, currently contains an unauthorized mobile home. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed siting behind existing houses represents undesirable backland development. The council concluded that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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