2260088

for full planning permission to (1) Renovate and make elevation alterations to existing cottage (2) demolish existing rear elevation extension and permission to construct new single storey rear elevation extension (4) new vehicular access to site (5) Install new proprietary sewage treatment system with filter area as well as all associated site works .

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to the structural inadequacy of the local road network and the site's location within a high-risk pluvial and coastal flood zone without sufficient mitigation or assessment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing road network serving the site is deficient in capacity, width, and structural condition, meaning the additional traffic generated would constitute a traffic hazard.
  • The subject site is located within an identified pluvial and coastal flood risk area, and the proposed development is classified as a highly flood-vulnerable use.
  • The application failed to provide adequate information on flood risk, making the proposal contrary to Section 28 Ministerial Guidelines and specific flood management policies of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy FL 1Policy FI 4Objective FL 1Objective FI 3Objective FL 5Objective DS 1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for the renovation and extension of an existing cottage in the townland of Kill, Clifden, including a new vehicular access and a proprietary sewage treatment system. Galway County Council refused the application because the local road network is unsuitable for increased traffic, posing a safety risk. Furthermore, the site is situated in a flood-prone area, and the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with national and local flood risk management policies, ren...
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