Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the use of an unauthorized access onto a national road, the intensification of existing unauthorized development on-site, and the failure to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the Lough Corrib SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development relies on an existing access and lane off the N63 National Road that does not have planning permission, posing a traffic safety risk due to increased volume and lack of demonstrated sightlines.
- Granting permission would perpetuate and intensify existing unauthorized development on the site, including an agricultural building and internal access road that lack the benefit of planning permission.
- The applicant failed to provide an Appropriate Assessment screening report, meaning the Planning Authority could not rule out significant adverse effects on the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Michael Fahy sought permission for the construction of two agricultural sheds and a concrete silage slab at Pollawarla, Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area with access off the N63 national road. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development would utilize an unauthorized entrance onto a high-speed national road, would intensify existing unauthorized structures on the land, and lacked sufficient environmental assessment regarding its potential im...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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