Core Refusal Reason
Potential detrimental impact on a recorded archaeological monument (GA-016-029) and the failure to obtain a necessary recommendation from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the Archaeological Impact Assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located partially within the zone of archaeological potential for a recorded monument (GA-016-029 Soutterrain), and the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not create an adverse impact on its setting.
- In the absence of a response from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the submitted Archaeological Impact Assessment, the Planning Authority cannot confirm the appropriateness of the development at this location.
- The proposed development would interfere with the character of the landscape and materially contravene Objectives ARC 1 and ARC 2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.9 Rural Housing Policies and ObjectivesSection 6.17 Water Policies and ObjectivesSection 9.10.1 Landscape Conservation and ManagementSection 9.11 Landscape Conservation and Management PoliciesSection 13.3 Guidelines for Residential Development (Urban and Rural)Section 13.4 Rural Residential ConsiderationsObjective ARC 1Objective ARC 2
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Castlegrove West, Kilconly, Tuam, Co. Galway, on a site located within a Class 1 Landscape and the zone of notification for a recorded archaeological monument. While an Archaeological Impact Assessment was prepared following a request for further information, the Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant failed to submit the report to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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