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for the construction of a new agricultural shed as well as all associated site works and ancillary services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its standalone location in a highly sensitive landscape without justification, failure to demonstrate safe access and legal right of way, and the absence of required environmental and ecological assessments.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is located away from the existing farmyard without justification, representing haphazard development that would materially contravene policy objectives intended to protect the visual amenity of a Class 4 Iconic Landscape.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a legal right of access or provide evidence of adequate sightlines at the junction with the public road, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
  • In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and an Ecological Impact Appraisal, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the Connemara Bog Complex SAC/SPA or local biodiversity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RD 3Policy Objective AD 1Policy Objective AD 2Policy Objective AD 4Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective NHB 5Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 9DM Standard 13DM Standard 17DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

This application by Ciaran Davitt proposed the construction of a 223sqm agricultural shed and associated site works at Emlaghmore, Clifden, Co. Galway. The site is located within a highly sensitive Class 4 Iconic Landscape and is approximately 148m from the Connemara Bog Complex SAC and SPA. Galway County Council refused permission because the shed was sited away from the established farm complex without rationale, the applicant failed to prove safe road access or legal right of way, and essenti...
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