Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inappropriate siting that is out of character with the established local development pattern and the failure to demonstrate adequate sight lines within the applicant's legal control.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 102-metre setback and substantial internal driveway are considered haphazard and inconsistent with the established linear development pattern of 9-30 metre setbacks in the immediate area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required sight distance triangles are within their legal control, as the sight lines cross third-party lands containing obstructions such as stone walls and mature trees.
- The development would detract from the visual amenity of the rural environment and create a potential traffic hazard due to insufficient visibility at the proposed site entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 2Objective RHO 9DM Standard 6DM Standard 40Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5
Decision Document Summary
Gerard Glynn sought permission for a 255 sqm dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Kiltormer East, located in a rural area designated as 'Structurally Weak' within a Class 1 Landscape. While the principle of development was considered acceptable under rural housing policy, Galway County Council refused the application on two primary grounds. Firstly, the proposed deep setback of 102 metres was deemed out of character with the existing roadside development pattern, resulting in a haphazard ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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