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to construct a warehouse for storage purposes of electrical equipment and all ancillary site works. This planning application will be accompanied by an Appropriate Assessment Screening report and Natura Impact Statement Report and a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (Gross floor space of proposed works: = 773 sqm)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its unsuitable rural location for an urban-based business, significant flood risk concerns (Flood Zone A) with inadequate surface water management, potential negative impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC, and traffic safety hazards at the proposed site entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents an unjustified relocation of an existing urban business to a rural, unzoned greenfield site, which is contrary to the sustainable development strategy of the Galway County Development Plan.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC or that the site, located within a high-risk flood zone (Zone A), could be safely managed without exacerbating flooding elsewhere.
  • The proposed use of an existing agricultural entrance would create a traffic hazard due to increased intensity and proximity to the N17 junction, potentially endangering public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CD 1 Rural EnterprisesDM Standard 17Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50DM Standard 67DM Standard 68Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3

Decision Document Summary

Jason McGrath sought permission to construct a 773 sqm warehouse for electrical equipment storage at Gortnaloura, Milltown, Co. Galway. The site is a greenfield, unzoned rural location situated near existing industrial units but outside the Milltown settlement boundary. Galway County Council refused the application on four main grounds: the inappropriate rural location for a business relocating from an urban area; the failure to provide adequate surface water management and flood risk mitigation...
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