Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the use of impermeable paving increasing flood risk and the unauthorized expansion of the site onto lands not owned by the applicant.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The paving of the front, side, and rear gardens with impermeable materials is contrary to flood risk management policies and fails to incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
- The removal of the rear boundary wall facilitates the unauthorized extension of the site onto lands not under the applicant's ownership.
- The proposed retention is contrary to the Galway City Council Development Plan 2023-2029 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.28
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a revised front entrance, a rear extension, and a storage shed at 8 Gort Greine, Rahoon, Galway. While the extension and shed were considered acceptable in terms of scale and impact, the local authority refused permission because the applicant paved over the entire site with impermeable materials, creating a flood risk. Additionally, the removal of the rear boundary wall facilitated an unauthorized encroachment onto lands not owned by the applican...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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