Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the potential for adverse impacts on protected European sites (SAC/SPA), and the inappropriate design and siting of the dwelling within a highly sensitive 'Class 4' landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural housing need or demonstrable economic/social links to the area as required by Policy Objectives RH2 and RH4.
- The proposed development, by virtue of its height, massing, and siting, would fail to integrate into the sensitive Class 4 landscape and would interfere with the character and visual amenity of the area.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, the Planning Authority could not conclude that the project would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WS 5DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 46DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the demolition of an existing mobile home and the construction of a replacement dwelling and garage at Clydagh, Galway. The site is situated in a rural area designated as a Class 4 landscape with 'iconic' sensitivity, located within 500m of Lough Corrib. Galway County Council refused the application on six grounds, primarily citing the lack of proven rural housing need, the negative visual impact on the sensitive landscape, the absence of environmental screeni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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