Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant road safety concerns regarding access onto the N59, potential adverse impacts on the integrity of nearby European sites (Lough Corrib SAC/SPA), and the failure to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment for a flood-vulnerable location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and intensification of use at a junction with the N59 national road.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA, given the potential hydrological pathways and lack of sufficient environmental assessment.
- The applicant failed to submit a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment despite the site being located within a flood-vulnerable area, contrary to ministerial guidelines and development plan policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
P. J. McDonagh sought permission for an 880 sqm agricultural shed for machinery and feed storage, along with an internal access roadway, at Attyshonock, Moycullen Road, Co. Galway. The site is located near the N59 national road and in close proximity to the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA. The application was refused by Galway County Council because the proposed access onto a high-speed national road was deemed a traffic hazard, the potential for negative impacts on protected European sites could not b...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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