Core Refusal Reason
The development represents an inappropriately scaled commercial enterprise in an unserviced rural area that contravenes strategic policy, perpetuates unauthorized development on an adjoining site, and creates a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents a substantial commercial development in an unserviced rural area that fails to meet the requirements of Policy Objective CD 1 and DM Standard 17, making it more suitable for serviced, zoned urban land.
- The development is inextricably linked to existing unauthorized structures on the adjoining site, and granting permission would perpetuate and intensify this unauthorized development.
- The proposed access arrangements would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and a multiplicity of entrances in close proximity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy Objective CD 1DM Standard 17DM Standard 28Chapter 4Chapter 7Chapter 10Chapter 14Chapter 15Section 15.2.2Section 15.3.1Section 15.5.2Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 47
Decision Document Summary
Derek Gilmore sought retention permission for a 375 sqm commercial storage shed and a shared vehicular entrance at Brokagh Cortoon, Tuam, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural, unserviced area characterized by green fields and stone walls. Galway County Council refused the application because the commercial use is not considered compatible with the rural location, materially contravening Policy Objective CD 1. Furthermore, the shed is physically connected to unauthorized developments on the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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