Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to substandard access infrastructure and sightlines, potential adverse impacts on protected European sites (SACs), and a design that is inconsistent with the local settlement pattern and landscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing agricultural trackway and its junction with the local road are deficient in terms of width, alignment, and sightlines, posing a significant traffic hazard and setting an undesirable precedent.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of nearby European sites (SACs) due to potential hydrological connectivity and impacts on the foraging range of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat.
- The proposed dwelling's significant setback and use of discordant materials would result in disorderly development that fails to integrate into the landscape and contradicts established settlement patterns.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 3Objective RHO 9Objective NBH 1Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective FL 1Policy LCM 1Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2Objective WW 5Objective WW 7Objective WS 11DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 20DM Standard 27DM Standard 29DM Standard 41Objective NHB 6
Decision Document Summary
Cormac Diviney sought permission for a 244 sqm dwelling, garage, and septic tank system on an agricultural greenfield site at Raheen Kilkelly, Gort, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure and is in close proximity to several Special Areas of Conservation. Galway County Council refused the application because the private access track and sightlines onto the L-8591 were deemed inadequate, the applicant failed to rule out significant negative impacts on protecte...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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