Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of the vehicular entrance is refused due to its excessive width, which violates City Development Plan standards and negatively impacts the visual character and amenity of the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The vehicular entrance width of approximately 5.1 metres is excessive in proportion to the remaining boundary wall and exceeds the maximum 3-metre width (or 50% of boundary width) standard set in the Development Plan.
- The development is visually incongruous and injures the character of the original prevailing low-profile front boundary treatments in the streetscape.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.1. (g) of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a front boundary wall, gate, and associated railings at No. 21 Whitestrand Road, Salthill, Galway. An Bord Pleanála refused permission on appeal, determining that the 5.1-metre wide entrance is disproportionate to the site's 3.7-metre remaining wall and breaches specific width limitations outlined in the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029. The Board found the development to be visually intrusive to the established streetscape and noted that it would set a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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