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for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage-incorporating a fuel store, connection to sewer and water services and all associated site services, including the augmentation and completion of previously approved associated access road / entrance, footpath and street lighting.Gross floor space of proposed works 397.00sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes haphazard and piecemeal development on zoned land that lacks adequate access infrastructure and compromises the orderly, compact growth of the Kinvarra settlement.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is considered haphazard and piecemeal, failing to integrate with existing patterns and potentially undermining the future orderly development of Residential (Phase 1) zoned lands in Kinvarra.
  • The proposed access via a private road is deficient in terms of width, turning areas for emergency vehicles, and sightlines, posing a significant risk to public safety and traffic hazard.
  • The proposal contravenes multiple core strategy and residential development policies of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding compact growth and sustainable communities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CS 2Policy Objective CGR 1Policy Objective CGR 6Policy Objective PM 10Policy Objective SGV 1Policy Objective KSGV 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objectives NHB 5Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WW 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective WW 10DM Standard 2DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 47

Decision Document Summary

Gillian Chambers sought permission for a contemporary two-storey dwelling and garage at Kinvarra, Co. Galway, on lands zoned Residential (Phase 1). The site is located on a back-slope at the periphery of the settlement boundary. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the siting was deemed haphazard and piecemeal, failing to provide a sequential or integrated approach to developing the zoned land. Furthermore, the proposed private access road was found to be technically d...
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