Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence and a high-sensitivity landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural-generated housing need or intrinsic rural links to the specific area as required by the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
- The development is located within a Class 3 'High' Sensitivity landscape where development must be strictly controlled and justified.
- The proposal is contrary to the strategic objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 regarding rural housing zones and landscape preservation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 192 sqm dwelling and 35 sqm garage on a 0.204ha greenfield site at Stradbally North, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. The site is situated within the Galway Transport Planning Study (GTPS) area, designated as being under strong urban pressure, and carries a Class 3 'High' landscape sensitivity rating. The application was refused because the applicants did not comprehensively demonstrate a rural-generated housing need or sufficient intrinsic links to the locality, ma...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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