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for; 1) Demolition works to existing sheds (92 sq.m) and existing boundary walls; 2) The extension and reconfiguration of the existing car park with the addition of 14 extra car parking spaces bringing the total from 84 to 98 spaces including 20 EV charging spaces, 5 disabled spaces and 6 parent and child spaces. 3) Alterations to the existing entrance/exits onto Dominick Street to include the closure of one number exit and enlargement of second number exit from 6.0m to 8.0m wide, and the addition of an entrance only access 4.5m wide from the Clonfert Avenue with pedestrian crossing. 4) Site works to include the following, construction of a 2.0m high boundary wall, kerbing, footpaths, surfacing, associated drainage and installation of traffic management line marking. Gross floor space of any demolition: 92.00 sqm
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant road safety hazards arising from an overengineered layout with excessive conflict points and restricted visibility, combined with the failure to provide a robust storm water management strategy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site layout is considered overengineered, resulting in restricted visibility splays and a multitude of internal junctions that increase conflict points for vulnerable road users and endanger public safety.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a satisfactory storm management strategy or provide necessary hydraulic calculations, creating uncertainty regarding the capacity of the existing infrastructure to facilitate new drainage loadings.
- The proposal is deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to comply with key transport and environmental standards (DM28, DM33a, DM67) of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.