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to construct a warehouse unit for vehicle paintwork repair 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; = 536 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its inappropriate location on a greenfield rural site, inadequate flood risk and surface water management, and potential adverse impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal constitutes an inappropriate intensification of use on a greenfield site outside a settlement, failing to meet the criteria for rural enterprises under Policy Objective CD 1 and DM Standard 17.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that surface water can be managed effectively or that the development would not be at risk of flooding or exacerbate flooding elsewhere in a flood-vulnerable area.
  • Due to the direct hydrological link to the Lough Corrib SAC, the Planning Authority could not rule out adverse impacts on the integrity of the European site in the absence of satisfactory technical evidence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CD 1DM Standard 17DM Standard 68Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3DM Standard 67Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4

Decision Document Summary

Stephen O’Leary sought permission to construct a 536 sqm warehouse for vehicle paintwork repair on a greenfield site in Gortnaloura, Milltown, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area near existing industrial units but is unzoned and flood-vulnerable. Galway County Council refused the application because the development was deemed an inappropriate use for a rural greenfield location, failed to provide adequate surface water and flood risk mitigation, and posed a potential threat to the Lo...
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