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and continuation of quarrying activities for the extraction, by mechanical means only (wire and chain saws), of dimension stone that includes: Extraction within an area of 2.4 hectares; Processing and Storage of quarried material; Provision of a wheelwash; Provision of a hardstand area and hydrocarbon interceptor; all ancillary siteworks; for a period of 7 years and all within an application area of 4.5 Ha.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant road safety hazards regarding the site entrance onto the N84 National Road and the failure to rule out adverse impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC via groundwater connectivity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard due to the intensification of an existing entrance onto the N84 National Road where a 100km/h speed limit applies, without adequate sightlines or supporting traffic and safety assessments.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not have a significant adverse effect on the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC, as potential hydrological connectivity via groundwater has not been sufficiently evaluated or ruled out.
- Under Section 34(12)(b) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the application for retention must be refused as the development would have required an Appropriate Assessment if permission had been sought prior to its commencement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NR 1NR 3NR 4MEQ 2NHB 1NHB 2WR 1DM Standard 18(g)DM Standard 28DM Standard 33(a)DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the retention and continuation of limestone quarrying activities on a 4.5-hectare site at Ballydonnellan, Headford, Co. Galway. While the strategic principle of the land use was deemed acceptable, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council primarily due to road safety concerns regarding the intensification of a sub-standard access onto the N84 National Road. Furthermore, the council determined that the applicant failed to provide sufficient scientific e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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