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to construct one block consisting of 5 warehouse units and one block consisting of 4 warehouse units, to create an internal roadway, and to connect to the existing services, which in turn connect to the public road, and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,692.00 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to non-compliance with specific zoning objectives, significant traffic safety concerns regarding site access and sightlines, and potential negative impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed warehousing use is not sufficiently justified on lands zoned for Business and Enterprise, rendering it contrary to the strategic objectives of the Tuam Local Area Plan 2023-2029.
  • The proposed site entrance provides inadequate sight distances and poses a significant traffic hazard to road users, pedestrians, and cyclists, failing to meet the safety requirements of the County Development Plan.
  • The scale and proximity of the development to existing residential properties, combined with a lack of technical assessments for sunlight, daylight, and drainage, would negatively impact local residential amenity and public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective TKT 13Objective NR3Objective NNR2DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 33Objective PM1DM Standard 1Objective WW7DM Standard 67Objective WS4Objective WW4DM Standard 36

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of two warehouse blocks containing nine units and associated infrastructure at Townparks 2nd division, Tuam, Co. Galway, on lands zoned for Business and Enterprise. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate that the warehousing use was compatible with the zoning matrix and the proposed access was deemed a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines. Furthermore, the development's proximity to the Cúil Ghréine resid...
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