Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its visual impact on a sensitive Class 3 landscape and the failure to provide a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to assess potential impacts on the adjacent Connemara Bog Complex SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the Connemara Bog Complex SAC in the absence of a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
- The proposed dwelling would constitute an obtrusive feature and disorderly development in an open, exposed, and locally elevated Class 3 landscape, failing to integrate effectively into the rural setting.
- The proposal would contravene multiple policy objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically those relating to landscape sensitivity (LCM 1, LCM 3) and rural design (RH 9).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 46DM Standard 8DM Standard 11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Julia Quinn, proposed the construction of a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Na Doiriu Theas, a rural coastal townland near Ros an Mhil. Although the applicant established a rural housing need, the site is located within a 'Class 3' Special Landscape Sensitivity area and is situated only 10 meters from the Connemara Bog Complex SAC. The application was refused because the development would be visually obtrusive in a sensitive landscape and lacked the necess...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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