Core Refusal Reason
The development is unacceptable in principle as it fails to justify rural enterprise at this location, lacks essential environmental data regarding drainage and wastewater, and creates a significant traffic hazard through a poorly designed new entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification or detail for the commercial/warehousing use at this rural location, contravening rural enterprise policies and potentially consolidating unauthorised development.
- The proposal lacks adequate technical information regarding surface water drainage and wastewater treatment, posing a risk to public health and the environment.
- The proposed new entrance and internal roadway are considered haphazard and unsafe due to restricted sightlines and lack of traffic impact assessment, constituting a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 17Policy Objective CD 1Policy Objective RD 1Policy Objective WW7Policy Objective WW8Policy Objective WW6DM Standard 38Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective NNR 6DM Standard 28DM Standard 33DM Standard 19
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Flynn sought planning permission to retain several structures (storage container, shed, yard, and apron) and create a new site exit at Cross Eighter, Menlough, Co. Galway. The site is a rural farm complex that has evolved to include warehousing and workshop uses. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to justify the commercial activity under rural enterprise standards, provided insufficient detail on environmental infrastructure (drainage and wastewater...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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