Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and Bat Survey to rule out significant adverse effects on the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a requested Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and Bat Survey, meaning likely significant effects on the Natura 2000 network (Lough Corrib SAC and SPA) could not be ruled out.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy Objectives NHB1, NHB2, and NHB3 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the protection of European sites for flora and fauna.
- Amendments submitted as further information, which involved incorporating the shed into an existing carport, were considered a significant departure from the original application and could not be assessed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WW 10Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 6Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3
Decision Document Summary
Robin and Lesley Deasy sought planning permission for a 36.9sqm storage shed at Curra, Moycullen, Co. Galway, a site located within the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and adjacent to the Special Protection Area (SPA). While the principle of development was acceptable given the existing residential use, the Planning Authority requested further information including an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and a Bat Survey. The application was refused because the applicant faile...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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