Core Refusal Reason
The proposed large-scale equine development lacks sufficient justification and fails to demonstrate compliance with environmental, ecological, and public safety standards, while negatively impacting the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application lacks a comprehensive rationale for the scale of the development and fails to provide necessary environmental screenings (AA and EcIA) to rule out adverse impacts on protected sites like Lough Corrib SAC and Lough Hackett pNHA.
- The proposed 1,728m2 structure is considered poorly sited and scaled for its greenfield context, representing a significant detraction from the visual amenity and character of the rural landscape.
- Deficiencies in the proposals for effluent management, water supply, and road safety assessments mean the development could pose risks to public health, the environment, and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective AD 1DM Standard 13Policy Objective AD 4Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective RD 3DM Standard 33Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 5DM Standard 36
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of equine stables, an enclosed sand arena, and a dung stead on a 0.788ha greenfield site at Beagh More, Belclare Tuam, Co. Galway. Galway County Council refused permission based on seven comprehensive reasons. Key issues included the lack of justification for the project's scale, the absence of required ecological assessments for nearby protected areas, inadequate waste and water management plans, and the development's failure to integrate sympathetical...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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