Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because it represents low-density, piecemeal development on Residential (Phase 1) zoned land, fails to demonstrate that it would not adversely affect nearby Natura 2000 sites, and provides inadequate access and sightline arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes an inefficient, low-density use of Residential (Phase 1) zoned land that would undermine the delivery of compact, high-quality residential communities and contravene the Core Strategy for Kinvara.
- Due to technical lacunae in the proposed effluent and surface water management systems, the Planning Authority could not conclude that the project would not have a significant effect on the Inner Galway Bay SPA and Galway Bay Complex SAC.
- The proposed site entrance is deemed unsatisfactory and a potential traffic hazard due to the omission of a proper access link and the failure to demonstrate required sightlines along the L-85531 local road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective SGV 1Policy Objective CS 2Policy Objective CGR 1Policy Objective CGR 6Policy Objective KSGV 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50DM Standard 28
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a 243 sqm detached house and an effluent treatment system on a 0.25ha greenfield site in Dungory West, Kinvara, which is zoned for Phase 1 residential development. Although residential use is acceptable in principle, Galway County Council refused the application because the low-density nature of the proposal represents an under-development of serviced land. Furthermore, the council raised significant environmental concerns regarding potential impacts on prote...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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