Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inappropriate siting that deviates from the established linear pattern, creating haphazard development, and the failure to provide safe sightlines at the entrance due to third-party land constraints.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's excessive setback of 107m and the resulting long internal driveway would constitute haphazard and disorderly development, conflicting with the existing linear character of the rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest or control over lands to the north-east required to maintain a clear 70m sight distance triangle, which is currently obstructed by a dense mature hedgerow.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, specifically violating Objective RHO 9 and DM Standard 6 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 regarding rural housing siting and design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 9DM Standard 6Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
This application by V. Judge proposed a 190sqm dwelling and 60sqm garage on a 0.21Ha site at Beagh Beg, Caherlistrane, Co. Galway. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused permission on two main grounds. Firstly, the house was sited 107m back from the road, which was deemed to create a haphazard development pattern inconsistent with the local linear character. Secondly, the required sightlines for the new entrance could not be secured as they rely on ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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