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for the construction of a new dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, soil polishing filter, domestic garage and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works is; House 235 sqm & Garage 60 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need or intrinsic links to the specific 'Urban Fringe' area of Tuam town, as required by Objective RHO 1(b) of the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that their original family home is located within the 2-mile urban fringe of Tuam town, with submitted evidence instead showing connections to the Corofin area.
  • The proposed development does not comply with the requirements of Objective RHO 1(b) of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021, which governs rural housing in areas under strong urban pressure.
  • Granting permission would materially contravene local planning policy and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in an area subject to significant urban influence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 1(b)Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingSection 3.9 Rural Housing Policies and ObjectivesChapter 6 Water, Wastewater Management & Extractive IndustrySection 6.17 Water Policies and ObjectivesChapter 9 - Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementSection 9.10.1 Landscape Conservation and ManagementSection 9.11 Landscape Conservation and Management PoliciesChapter 13 - Development Management StandardsSection 13.3 Guidelines for Residential Development (Urban and Rural)Section 13.4 Rural Residential Considerations

Decision Document Summary

Niall Collins sought permission for a 235 sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Pollnamal, Tuam, Co. Galway, located approximately 1.5km west of the town within a designated 'Urban Fringe' zone. While the site was considered physically suitable for development, the application was refused because the applicant failed to establish a qualifying rural housing need for this specific location. The applicant's formative years and family links were tied to the Corofin area rather tha...
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