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for a dwelling house, garage and new septic tank/treatment plant with percolation area and all associated site works. This application is accompanied by A Natura Impact Statement and Construction Environmental Management Plan. Gross floor space of proposed works: 174 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development constitutes backland, haphazard, and disorderly development in an open and exposed Class 4 coastal rural landscape, which would set an undesirable precedent and detract from the visual amenity of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed backland siting and orientation within an open and exposed Class 4 coastal rural landscape would result in a haphazard and disorderly form of development.
  • The development fails to appropriately or effectively integrate into the locally elevated and visually prominent coastal rural location, contravening specific landscape conservation objectives (LCM 1, LCM 2, and RHO 9).
  • Granting permission would interfere with the character of the landscape, detract from the visual amenity of the area, and set an undesirable precedent for similar future development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6Chapter 3Section 3.9Chapter 6Section 6.17Chapter 9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Chapter 13Section 13.3Section 13.4

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a 174sqm single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Gorteenagloch, Renvyle, Co. Galway. Although the applicant demonstrated a substantiated rural housing need and the site was technically suitable for effluent disposal, the proposal was refused on design and siting grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the backland configuration in a highly sensitive 'Outstanding' Class 4 coastal landscape would result in a haphazard pattern o...
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