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for 1) the provision of the additional bar service counter, with a roof canopy over the structure and over the adjoining existing beer garden. 2) Retention of a roof canopy over the goods delivery yard. 3) Retention of a roof canopy over the external smoking area. 4) Retention of an additional roof canopy over the external seating area 5) Retention for the provision of the additional bar service counter enclosed within a mini-marquee tent 6) Retention for the provision of a larger mobile catering unit, than that granted under Pl.Ref.No. 21/331, and relocated within the existing beer garden

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes overdevelopment that negatively impacts residential amenity through noise and disturbance, while failing to integrate visually into the Architectural Conservation Area due to inappropriate materials and finishes.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The intensification of operations and noise generation associated with the unauthorized extension of the licensed premises would seriously injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties and depreciate their value.
  • The use of an inappropriate mix of finishes and materials results in a haphazard visual appearance that fails to conserve or enhance the character of the Oranmore Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site and would establish an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in a sensitive town centre location.

Cited Policies (CDP)

GCMA 2GCMA 5OMSP 2DM Standard 50DM Standard 60Objective AH 4Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 5Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 15

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for various external structures at Glynn's Bar in Oranmore, including multiple roof canopies, bar service counters, a mini-marquee, and a mobile catering unit. The subject site is located within the Oranmore Architectural Conservation Area and is in close proximity to residential estates. Galway County Council refused the application on the grounds that the intensification of use and lack of noise abatement measures would cause significant disturbance to...
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