Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of a mixed-use shed was refused due to its inappropriate commercial scale in a rural setting, negative impact on residential and visual amenity, traffic safety concerns on a national road, and a lack of sufficient technical information regarding environmental impact, built heritage, and site services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The commercial nature and scale of the development are considered inappropriate for this rural location and would be more suitably located on serviced urban lands, while also negatively impacting the residential and visual amenity of the area.
- The development poses a traffic hazard due to the intensification of an access onto the N63 national road where sight distances are restricted and fall below required standards.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the environment (specifically the River Suck Callows SPA), built heritage (protected structures), or public health (water and wastewater management).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CD 1DM Standard 17DM Standard 6DM Standard 19DM Standard 27DM Standard 36Objective WS7Policy Objective NHB1Policy Objective NHB2Policy Objective NHB3Policy Objective AH1Policy Objective AH2DM Standard 58
Decision Document Summary
Conor Folan sought retention permission for a 212 sqm mixed-use shed, comprising a carpentry workshop and domestic storage, at Srahaunnagort, Ballygar, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area adjoining the N63 national road and is in close proximity to the River Suck Callows SPA. Galway County Council refused the application on eight grounds, primarily citing that the commercial use is of an inappropriate scale for a rural setting, creates a traffic hazard on a national road, and lacks e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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