Core Refusal Reason
The development represents an inappropriate intensification of use on unserviced rural lands with a substandard access onto a high-speed national road (N83), lacking essential technical assessments for traffic safety, environmental impact, and site services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in the intensification of a substandard access onto the N83 national road where a 100km/h speed limit applies, creating a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The scale and nature of the industrial development are inappropriate for unserviced rural lands and would be more appropriately located on serviced, zoned lands within an urban setting.
- The application failed to provide adequate technical information to demonstrate that the development would not have a detrimental impact on the environment (Lough Corrib SAC/SPA), site drainage, or the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NR1NR3NR4CD 1NHB 1NHB 2NHB 3WW7DM standard 28DM standard 33(a)DM Standard 17DM Standard 50DM Standard 67DM Standard 40RD 1RD 3
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for light industrial/commercial use and a portable storage container at Polkeen Industrial Estate, Castlegar, Co. Galway. The site is located in an unserviced rural area adjacent to the N83 national road. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the intensification of a substandard vehicular access onto a high-speed national route poses a significant traffic hazard. Furthermore, the development was deemed unsuitable for its rura...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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