Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, unsuitable ground conditions for safe effluent disposal, and an inappropriate design for a high-sensitivity coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or sufficient intrinsic links to the Inis Ni coastal area as required under Objective RHO 3 of the County Development Plan.
- The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics and shallow bedrock, meaning the safe disposal of domestic effluent cannot be guaranteed, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.
- The proposed design and finishes are considered unsuitable for this high-sensitivity Class 3 landscape and would interfere with the visual amenity and character of the protected coastal environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 3Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6Chapter 3Chapter 9Chapter 13Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 230.62 sqm dwelling and detached garage at Inishnee, Co. Galway, within a sensitive Class 3 landscape overlooking Roundstone Bay. Galway County Council refused the proposal on three primary grounds: the applicants failed to establish a functional rural housing need for this specific location; the site was found to be technically unsuitable for wastewater treatment due to waterlogging and poor drainage; and the scale and finishes of the building were deeme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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