Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an unjustified intensification of use on a restricted regional road, lacks adequate wastewater treatment information, and would perpetuate existing unauthorized development on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes a substantial intensification of use in a rural area that lacks justification and would be more appropriately located on serviced urban lands.
- In the absence of wastewater disposal details, the proposal fails to demonstrate that it would not adversely affect the environment or nearby European Sites, specifically the Slieve Aughty SPA.
- The proposed development would perpetuate and intensify existing unauthorized development on the site, contravening the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.1.3Policy Objective CD 1Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective NHB 2Table 6.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 176sqm vehicle restoration and storage shed behind an existing garage at Lahardaun & Ballygunneen, Kilchreest. The site is situated on the R380, a restricted regional road, and is in close proximity to the Slieve Aughty SPA. The application was refused by Galway County Council as the proposal was deemed an inappropriate intensification of use without sufficient justification, failed to provide adequate details on effluent treatment, and would serve to consol...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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