Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the Ross Lake and Woods Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and road safety concerns regarding the intensification of an existing access onto the N-59 national road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Ross Lake and Woods SAC, citing significant deficiencies in the Natura Impact Statement and potential for environmental pollution during construction.
- The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing direct access onto the N-59 National Road in a maximum speed limit zone, creating a traffic hazard and obstructing the safe flow of traffic.
- The scale of the proposed works, particularly the expansive sand arena, is considered disproportionate to the low animal numbers justified in the application and lacks sufficient justification for its impact on a Class 3 Special Landscape Designation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50Policy Objective AD4DM Standard 14DM Standard 11DM Standard 13DM Standard 46DM Standard 67DM Standard 68Policy Objective RD3
Decision Document Summary
Niall Curran sought permission for the construction of a sand arena, horse stables, and associated site works at Knockaunranny, Rosscahill, Co. Galway. The site is located in a sensitive landscape area near the Ross Lake and Woods SAC and is accessed via the N-59. The application was refused because the submitted Natura Impact Statement failed to adequately demonstrate that the project would not negatively impact the SAC, and the proposed intensification of the N-59 access was deemed a traffic h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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