Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority cannot conclude that the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on the Natura 2000 network (Lough Corrib SAC) due to the site's location within a fluvial flood risk area and the absence of a site-specific hydrological assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is located within an identified fluvial flood risk area, and the absence of a site-specific hydrological assessment prevents the Planning Authority from ensuring the development is safe and environmentally sustainable.
- Due to the proximity (within 500m) of the Lough Corrib SAC and the nature of the development involving a sheep shed and seepage tank, the potential for adverse impacts on the Natura network cannot be ruled out under the precautionary principle.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate compliance with 'The Planning System and Flood Risk Management - Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2009), specifically regarding considerations of future climate change and pluvial flood risk.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Martin & Noel Costello sought permission to construct a five-bay sheep shed and seepage tank at Cloonmore, Tuam, Co. Galway, on a 0.36ha site within an existing farmstead. While the development is considered acceptable in principle under agricultural policy objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, the site is situated within a fluvial flood risk zone and is in close proximity to the Lough Corrib SAC. The Planning Authority refused permission (initially recommending further inf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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