Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the integrity of European sites (SACs), significant visual and landscape concerns in a sensitive 'Special' landscape area, and technical failures regarding traffic safety, flood risk assessment, and the presence of unauthorized development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority determined that the proposal could adversely affect the integrity of the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC due to direct hydrological links and the lack of a flood risk assessment for the access road.
- The proposed shed was deemed a visually obtrusive feature that would fail to integrate into the Class 3 'Special' Landscape Sensitivity area and would interfere with protected viewpoints.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate traffic sightlines, address the status of unauthorized entrances, or provide a site-specific flood risk assessment for the vulnerable access route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application by Michael Stuffle proposed the construction of a 176.89sqm storage shed for fishing and farming equipment at Derrigimalgh, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway. The site is situated within a sensitive Class 3 landscape and in close proximity to several Natura 2000 sites. Galway County Council refused permission on multiple grounds, including the potential for adverse impacts on the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC, significant visual intrusion within protected viewpoints, and failure to meet tech...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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