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Permission for development which consists of; the retention of gated pedestrian access to Dr. Mannix Drive public green area at the rear of the house and the front driveway access width at N10 Foster Park, Salthill, Galway. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority, City Hall, College Road, Galway during its public opening hours Monday to Friday 9:00a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused because the front driveway width significantly exceeds Development Plan standards and breaches a previous planning condition, while the rear gate creates unauthorized access to communal green space without legal consent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The front vehicular entrance width of 5.97 metres contravenes Section 11.3.1 (g) of the Development Plan and fails to comply with a previous planning condition (Pl.Ref.No. 18/235) requiring a reduction to 3 metres.
  • The retention of the rear pedestrian gate facilitates unplanned access to the Dr. Mannix Drive public green area, which could lead to unauthorized pathways across communal space for which the applicant has no legal interest.
  • The application is identical to a recently refused proposal (Pl.Ref.No. 23/202) and the applicant failed to provide any new justification or overcome the previous grounds for refusal.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.3.1 (g)Chapter 11.3.1 (g)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the retention of a widened front driveway access and a rear pedestrian gate at No. 10 Foster Park, Salthill, Galway. The site is located in a residential area zoned 'R'. Galway City Council refused the application because the front entrance width of 5.97m is nearly double the 3m maximum permitted under the Galway City Council Development Plan 2023-2029 and directly breaches a condition from a 2018 grant of permission. Furthermore, the rear gate provides unauth...
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