Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial garage is incompatible with the 'R' residential zoning objective and would cause significant overshadowing and overbearing impacts on adjacent residential properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed use as a large commercial workshop/garage does not fall within the zoning objectives or uses open for consideration for 'R' Residential zoned lands as per Section 11.2.8 of the Development Plan.
- The height and proximity of the building to the northern boundary would lead to significant overshadowing of the adjacent residential dwellings at Ocean Wave and their associated rear gardens.
- The scale, massing, and 28.6-metre length of the structure would be visually obtrusive and create an overbearing impact, seriously injuring the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.2.8Galway City Council Development Plan 2023 – 2029
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a new 246 sq.m garage workshop building at 101 Salthill Road Lower, Galway, on a site currently functioning as a petrol station and car sales yard. The site is located within an area zoned 'R' for residential development in the Galway City Council Development Plan 2023-2029. The Planning Authority refused the application because the commercial nature of the workshop is contrary to the residential zoning objective and the proposed structure's height an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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