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to: 1) Demolish the existing derelict building. 2) Construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment unit with percolation area and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 205.20 sqm (house) & 60.00 sqm (garage). Gross floor space of any demolition: 24.10 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to inadequate sightlines and road safety concerns at the site entrance, combined with insufficient information to rule out significant environmental impacts on nearby Natura 2000 sites.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate the required legal interest to maintain sightlines over adjacent private lands, and the existing road topography (crest) prevents achieving safe visibility, creating a traffic hazard.
  • Due to the site's proximity to a stream leading to the Kilcrow River and Lough Derg, there is a lack of sufficient information to conclude that the development would not have a significant effect on protected European sites.
  • The proposal materially contravenes the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding road safety standards (DM Standard 28) and the protection of Natura 2000 sites (DM Standard 50).

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 3Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 10Policy Objective ARC 4Policy Objective ARC 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 19DM Standard 28DM Standard 38DM Standard 47Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3DM Standard 50

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to demolish a derelict structure and construct a new two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Gortannumera, Ballyshrule, Co. Galway. While the principle of development was considered acceptable in a structurally weak rural area, the Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds. Firstly, the proposed entrance off the LP-4313 was deemed unsafe due to restricted sightlines caused by road alignment and a lack of con...
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