Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its isolated siting away from the existing farmyard complex, excessive hardstanding, and the creation of an unjustified additional access point onto a regional road, which would constitute a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed agricultural shed is sited at a significant distance from the established farmyard complex without adequate justification, representing haphazard and disorderly development contrary to DM Standard 13.
- The scale of the development and the inclusion of an extensive hardstanding area are considered excessive and not in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The creation of a new, additional access point onto the R-349 Regional Road is unjustified and would result in a proliferation of entrances, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RD 3Policy Objective AD 1Policy Objective AD 2Policy Objective AD 4Section 4.7Section 4.8Section 7.9Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.7Section 10.8DM Standard 13DM Standard 17DM Standard 28DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective NNR 3
Decision Document Summary
John Cormican sought permission for a 529sqm agricultural storage shed and associated site development works on a 0.8-hectare site at Gorteennabohogy, Loughrea, Co. Galway. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the shed was proposed in an isolated location away from the existing farmyard complex, which is contrary to DM Standard 13 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the proposal included a new access point onto the R-349 Regional Road, which ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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