Core Refusal Reason
The total elimination of underground car parking for commercial premises in a Town Centre location without adequate justification or a Mobility Management Plan, which contravenes development standards and poses a risk to public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The complete removal of underground car parking facilities serving the overlying commercial units is considered unsustainable within the 'Town Centre' context of Moycullen.
- The applicant failed to submit a Mobility Management Plan or a satisfactory justification for the parking reduction, making the proposal contrary to DM Standard 31 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The resulting deficiency in car parking would likely lead to traffic hazards and the obstruction of road users, thereby endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 31Policy Objective CSGT3Policy Objective CSGT4Chapter 15DM Standard 53Section 15.6Section 15.13.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Jona Retail Limited, sought permission for a change of use of the remaining basement car park at An Fuaran, Moycullen, to a self-storage facility. The subject site is a prominent commercial building in the town centre, currently occupied by a Centra and other retail/office units. The application was refused primarily because it sought to eliminate all remaining underground parking spaces. The planning authority found that the applicant provided insufficient justification and faile...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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