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Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to a lack of sufficient technical, ecological, and visual information, which prevented a comprehensive assessment of potential impacts on protected species, European sites, flood risk, and the sensitive coastal landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application lacked essential technical details, such as site-specific surveys and construction specifications, creating significant uncertainty regarding impacts on biodiversity, drainage, and coastal processes.
  • In the absence of an Ecological Impact Assessment and clear details on infill works, the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the project would not adversely affect the integrity of the Connemara Bog Complex SAC or local protected species.
  • The proposal failed to demonstrate satisfactory integration into the Class 3 Special Landscape Area or provide adequate flood risk management for sections located within a 1-in-1,000-year flood extent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

MCC 1MCC 3DM Standard 46DM Standard 48DM Standard 50DM Standard 67DM Standard 68NHB 1NHB 2NHB 3NHB 4WR 1

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed a 650-metre pedestrian walkway link route along a sensitive coastal stretch in Spiddal, Co. Galway, including associated fencing and signage. The site is situated within a Class 3 Special Landscape Area and near the Connemara Bog Complex SAC. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant provided insufficient detail regarding construction methodology, drainage, and site surveys. Consequently, the authority could not determine if the development would ne...
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