Core Refusal Reason
The proposed widening of the vehicular access and provision of off-street parking exceeds the maximum width requirements set out in the City Development Plan, making it out of character with the surrounding residential area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed widening of the vehicular access and off-street parking space exceeds the maximum width requirements of 3m or 50% of the front boundary as stipulated in Section 11.3.1(g) of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development would contravene the City Development Plan's car parking standards and would be out of character with the prevailing pattern of existing dwellings in the vicinity of the site.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.1 (g)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the widening of an existing vehicular access and the creation of an off-street car parking space in place of the front lawn at 59 Castlelawn Heights, Headford Road, Galway. Galway City Council refused the application because the proposed entrance width exceeds the standards set out in Section 11.3.1(g) of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029, which limits such entrances to 3m or 50% of the front boundary. The planning authority determined that the propos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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