Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment on a site with significant zoning conflicts, unaddressed flood risks, and traffic safety concerns, while failing to provide essential environmental and infrastructural assessments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is partially located on lands zoned for Open Space/Recreation and Amenity, creating a direct conflict with the Tuam Local Area Plan 2023-2029 land-use objectives.
- The application failed to provide critical technical documentation, including a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment, an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report regarding the Lough Corrib SAC, and evidence of feasible water and wastewater connections.
- The proposal would result in a traffic hazard due to inadequate access arrangements and the loss of essential car parking spaces previously permitted to serve the wider business park under a parent permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Paul Horan sought permission to construct a 1,661 sqm commercial building for independent storage units at the N17 Business Park in Tuam, Co. Galway. The site is currently vacant ground with dual zoning for Business & Enterprise and Open Space. Galway County Council refused the application on nine grounds, primarily citing the fundamental conflict with open space zoning, the absence of a Flood Risk Assessment in a sensitive area, and significant concerns regarding traffic safety and the displace...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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