Core Refusal Reason
The proposed carpentry workshop within a residential estate is non-compliant with DM Standard 19 of the County Development Plan as it would negatively impact residential amenities and set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention and change of use of the shed to a carpentry workshop is not in accordance with the provisions of DM Standard 19 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would have a negative adverse impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties and compromise the character of the surrounding residential environment.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the area and would seriously injure amenities and depreciate property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 19Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention of a 21.9 sqm shed and permission for its change of use to a carpentry workshop at 37 Dunard, Craughwell, a semi-detached dwelling in a residential housing development. The Planning Authority refused the application following three third-party objections from neighbors regarding noise concerns. The refusal was primarily based on non-compliance with DM Standard 19, the potential for significant injury to residential amenities, and the risk of setting an undesirable ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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