Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines at the site entrance and environmental risks stemming from insufficient information on effluent and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted sight distances and poor horizontal/vertical road alignment, which would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding the adequate disposal of surface and soiled waters, posing a potential prejudice to public health.
- In the absence of satisfactory nutrient management and water storage details, the planning authority could not rule out adverse impacts on the integrity of nearby European (Natura 2000) sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028DM Standard 13DM Standard 14DM Standard 17DM Standard 28DM Standard 33(a)DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 67Policy Objective NNR2Policy Objective AD1Policy Objective AD2Policy Objective AD3Policy Objective AD4Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for the construction of a 393.75sqm sheep shed and ancillary concrete works at Garracloon North, Craughwell, Co. Galway. The subject site is a 0.25ha agricultural plot containing an old, uninhabitable dwelling. While the principle of agricultural development is supported by the Galway County Development Plan, the application was refused following a request for further information. The refusal was based on the applicant's failure to demonstrate safe vehicu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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