Core Refusal Reason
The planning application for the equestrian facility was refused by Galway County Council; however, the specific technical grounds for refusal are not detailed in the provided notification letters.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority issued a formal decision to refuse permission for the construction of a sand arena, horse stables, and associated ancillary works.
- The assessment process included the review of a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) submitted by the applicant for the site at Knockaunranny, Rosscahill.
- The decision to refuse was finalized on 12/02/2026, following the evaluation of the application originally received on 16/12/2025.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application (Ref: 25/61874) sought permission for the construction of a sand arena, horse stables, and all associated ancillary concrete works at Knockaunranny, Rosscahill, Galway. Due to the environmental sensitivity of the location, a Natura Impact Statement was submitted as part of the application. Despite this, Galway County Council issued a formal decision to refuse the development in February 2026....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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