Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a failure to demonstrate a bona fide agricultural need, inadequate information regarding site access and sightlines onto a National Road (N63), and the lack of established planning status for existing structures on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a bona fide agricultural need for the machinery shed or clarify the planning status of existing buildings and the extent of the landholding.
- The proposed development failed to demonstrate safe and adequate access arrangements, specifically regarding sightlines and traffic safety on the N63 National Road.
- Granting permission would potentially perpetuate and intensify unauthorized development on a site where the planning status of existing infrastructure has not been established.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Dermot Healy sought permission for a 106 sqm agricultural machinery shed at an established farm complex in Ballynakilla, Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway, fronting the N63 National Road. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine agricultural necessity for the structure nor provide adequate details on the wider landholding. Furthermore, the Planning Authority raised significant concerns regarding traffic safety due to incomplete access information ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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