Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because the access road overlaps a previously approved percolation area and the applicant failed to demonstrate that safe, unobstructed sightlines could be achieved at the site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access road overlaps the percolation area of a residential development previously approved under planning reference 23/51, which would materially contravene existing planning conditions and be prejudicial to public health.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the necessary control over adjoining private lands to maintain required sightlines of 70m in both directions onto the L-2210 local road.
- The development would result in a traffic hazard and a substandard form of development, contrary to DM Standards 28 and 33(a) of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 6.17 - Wastewater Policies and ObjectivesSection 8.13 – LandscapeSection 10.6 Natural Heritage and BiodiversitySection 10.15 Green and Blue InfrastructureDM Standard 28DM Standard 33(a)
Decision Document Summary
Regenerative Agriculture And Woodland Trading Unlimited Company sought permission to create a new entrance for agricultural and forestry vehicles at Kilgevrin, Tuam, Co. Galway. Although the principle of the development was considered acceptable in its rural setting, the Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the proposed access road would interfere with the wastewater treatment system of a dwelling previously approved under Ref. 23/51. Furthermore, the application failed to pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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