Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to a lack of demonstrated agricultural necessity, significant traffic safety concerns regarding restricted sightlines at the entrance, and its adverse visual impact on a highly sensitive 'Iconic' Class 4 landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the 162sqm agricultural building, as no evidence of local farming activity, herd sizes, or nutrient management was submitted to support the need for the structure at this location.
- The site entrance is considered a traffic hazard due to restricted sight distances onto the L-5340, and the remedial works required to achieve standard visibility would involve excessive intervention on a local rural road.
- The development is visually obtrusive and fails to assimilate into the 'Class 4 Iconic' landscape designation, contravening policy objectives intended to preserve the character and sensitivity of the Upper Corrib Environs.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CD 1DM Standard 28DM Standard 67Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective LCM1Policy Objective LCM2Policy Objective LCM3
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought retention permission for a 162sqm agricultural storage building and the restoration of 0.85 hectares of land to pasture at Cregg, Oughterard, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a rural area characterized by high landscape sensitivity (Class 4 Iconic) and is within the Gaeltacht. Galway County Council refused the proposal because the applicant did not demonstrate a legitimate agricultural need for the building, the existing entrance posed a risk to public safety ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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