Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, combined with traffic safety hazards and procedural issues regarding the proposed site access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of intrinsic links to the area, making the proposal contrary to Objective RHO1 which manages housing in areas under strong urban pressure.
- The proposed 'double access' arrangement involves material alterations and site works outside the application boundaries that were not advertised in public notices, rendering the application procedurally flawed.
- The development would create a traffic hazard due to insufficient sightlines to the northwest, requiring roadside improvement works on lands outside the applicant's legal control.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO1DM Standard 20Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Chapter 3Chapter 6Chapter 9Chapter 13Rural Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House
Decision Document Summary
Tony Kelly sought permission for a 177 sqm dwelling and septic tank at Cahercrin, an unserviced rural area south of Athenry. The site is located within the Galway Transportation Study Area, designated as being under strong urban pressure. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a functional or social need to live in the area as required by Objective RHO1. Additionally, the proposed shared entrance was deemed substandard and procedurally invalid as ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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