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for a development consisting of the provision of a single story building (129.516sqm), to provide the following: - Lobby entrance - Male/Female changing facilities - Male/Female shower room - Male/Female toilet facilities - Accessible/WC toilet and shower facilities - 30 no. external lockers - an external hand washing station and - all associated site development works to facilitate the proposed development. Gross floor space of proposed works: 129.516 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused because it would facilitate the consolidation of unauthorized works on-site and failed to demonstrate that it would not negatively impact the adjacent Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development would not have a significant negative impact on the adjacent European Sites (Lough Corrib SAC), specifically regarding water quality and protected habitats.
  • The proposed development is considered to facilitate the consolidation of existing unauthorized works and structures currently present on the subject site for which there is no planning history.
  • Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the potential for cumulative environmental impacts in combination with unauthorized developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy EDT 5Objective EDT 14Objective EDT 17Objective EDT 18Objective EDT 22Objective ED 1Objective ED 4Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40

Decision Document Summary

Delphi Outdoor Ltd sought permission for a 129.516 sq m single-storey building providing changing, shower, and toilet facilities at the Wildlands Adventure Centre in Moycullen, Co. Galway. The site is located in a sensitive area adjacent to the Lough Corrib SAC and is subject to various zoning objectives including Agriculture and Open Space/Recreation. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed works were seen as facilitating the consolidation of existing unauth...
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