Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes a substantial unauthorized commercial enterprise in an unserviced rural area that is more appropriately suited to an urban setting, and it lacks essential technical justification and assessments regarding traffic safety, drainage, and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and nature of the unauthorized commercial activity are considered inappropriate for this unserviced rural location and would be more appropriately located on serviced lands within an urban setting.
- The proposal would result in the intensification of an unauthorized access onto a Restricted Regional Road (R333) without the required Traffic & Transport Assessment or Road Safety Audit, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The application failed to provide sufficient technical details or evidence regarding satisfactory surface water disposal, public water connection, and the impact of the development on the residential and visual amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CD 1DM Standard 17DM Standard 27DM Standard 33DM Standard 36Objective WS7
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of three sheds (totaling approximately 275 sqm) used for farm machinery storage, machinery repair, and fuel storage at Castlehackett, Belclare, Co. Galway. The site is located directly off the R333 Restricted Regional Road in a rural area. Galway County Council refused permission because the commercial scale of the development is deemed unsuitable for a rural setting and lacks proper justification under the County Development Plan. Additionally, the absence ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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