Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands that are un-zoned following a Ministerial Direction, making residential use contrary to the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 and national compact growth policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject lands are un-zoned for development following a Ministerial Direction issued under Section 31 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, rendering the proposal not open for consideration.
- The development would materially contravene the land use zoning objectives of the City Development Plan and undermine National Policy Objectives (NPO 3 and NPO 62) regarding compact growth and green belt preservation.
- Granting permission would facilitate piecemeal, un-serviced, and peripheral development that is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 8.7Policy 5.2Section 11.1Section 18.3Policy 9.2Section 11.3.1 (d)NPO 3(a-c)NPO 62
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system at Ballyloughane, Renmore. Although the site was previously zoned for low-density residential use, it was subsequently un-zoned by a Ministerial Direction to align with national targets for compact growth and the protection of green belts. Consequently, the local authority refused permission as the development is no longer open for consideration under the current land use zoning a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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