Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, lack of proven legal interest in the access route, and the haphazard, backland nature of the proposed development which would detract from the landscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in this rural area under strong urban pressure, contravening Objective RHO1 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The proposed development constitutes haphazard, backland development accessed via a private agricultural track for which the applicant has not demonstrated sufficient legal interest, which would interfere with the character of the landscape.
- The absence of a public water mains in the vicinity of the site poses a potential risk to public health and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO1Objective RHO 1(b)Objective LCM1Objective LCM2Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Chapter 13Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballykeaghra, Tuam, Co. Galway, located within the urban fringe of Tuam in a Class 1 landscape. The application was refused primarily because the applicants failed to establish a genuine rural housing need as required for areas under strong urban influence (GTPS). Additionally, the planning authority cited the backland nature of the site, the lack of demonstrated legal access over a private track, and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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