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of a single storey shed used for the temporary storage of recyclable dry metals. Permission is sought for the provision of surface water drainage, interceptor tank and a concrete apron over the yard area and for all ancillary works including screen planting to serve the development which adjoins the family home. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 106.60 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development materially contravenes rural enterprise policies and landscape protection objectives, as the metal storage use is not considered appropriate for a rural setting and negatively impacts the visual amenity of the Class 1 landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed use for metal storage does not meet the criteria for rural-orientated enterprises under Policy Objective CD 1 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized developments in the area.
  • The development constitutes haphazard and disorderly development that fails to integrate into the Class 1 landscape, resulting in a significant adverse impact on the visual amenity and character of the rural environment.
  • The Planning Authority expressed concern regarding the lack of on-site wastewater treatment facilities, noting that relying on an adjoining residential property for sanitary facilities is unsuitable for a commercial entity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CD 1DM Standard 17Policy Objective LCM 1DM Standard 46Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a 106.60 sqm shed and associated yard works used for the temporary storage of recyclable dry metals at Cloonascragh, Tuam, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural, unzoned area adjacent to the applicant's family home. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the commercial nature of the business does not qualify as a rural enterprise under the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the development was deemed to be a visual...
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