Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the excessive width of the front vehicular entrance which contravenes development standards, and the unauthorized rear pedestrian access onto public green space without legal consent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The front vehicular entrance width of 5.97 metres significantly exceeds the 3-metre maximum permitted under Section 11.3.1 (g) of the Development Plan and is considered out of character with the local context.
- The retention of the rear pedestrian gate facilitates unplanned access to a communal green area for which no legal consent or right of way has been demonstrated by the applicant.
- The proposed retention would negatively impact the coherence and usability of public open space and contravenes a previous planning condition (Ref. No. 18/235) regarding the reduction of the driveway width.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 11.3.1 (g)Galway City Council Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention of a 5.97-metre wide front vehicular entrance and a rear pedestrian gate providing access to a public green area at No. 10 Foster Park, Salthill, Galway. Galway City Council refused the proposal because the driveway width violates the 3-metre limit set in the 2023-2029 Development Plan and fails to comply with a previous planning condition. Furthermore, the rear gate was deemed unacceptable as it encourages unauthorized traversing of communal land without dem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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