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for a partially constructed dog kennel building, foundation slab for proposed horse stables, walled in yard space, hardcore access and circulation areas. Permission is also sought to complete construction works to dog kennel and horse stable buildings. Gross floor space of proposed works: 108.3 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 51.27 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to non-compliance with rural enterprise siting standards, the creation of a traffic hazard from restricted sightlines, and inadequate environmental protection measures regarding effluent and water services.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is not acceptable in principle as it fails to demonstrate compliance with rural enterprise policies (DM Standard 13) and would set an undesirable precedent for similar uncoordinated development in a rural area.
  • The development would constitute a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines at the entrance, and the required removal of significant roadside vegetation to achieve visibility would be detrimental to local biodiversity and landscape character.
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding the capacity of the water supply and the suitability of effluent disposal arrangements, posing a risk to public health and the water quality of nearby Natura 2000 sites.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CD 1DM Standard 17DM Standard 13DM Standard 28Policy Objective NHB5DM Standard 11Objective WW6DM Standard 38Section 4.13Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6DM Standard 1DM Standard 31DM Standard 36DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 48DM Standard 50DM Standard 67DM Standard 68Policy Objective WS4

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the retention and completion of a dog kennel building and horse stables at Killarrive, Kiltullagh, Co. Galway. The site is located in an unzoned rural area characterized by mixed agriculture and residential use. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the development was deemed contrary to rural enterprise policies, posed a significant traffic safety risk due to poor visibility at the site entrance, and failed to provide adequate det...
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