Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development materially contravenes the 'OS - Open Space/Recreation & Amenity' zoning objective of the site under the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located on lands zoned 'OS - Open Space/Recreation & Amenity' where residential uses are not normally permitted under the current land use zoning matrix.
- The proposal would materially contravene Policy Objective SGT 8 of the Small Growth Town Plan, which aims to protect and enhance existing open space and provide for recreational and amenity space.
- Permitting the development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as set out in Volume II of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective SGT 8Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 63PSGT 1PSGT 2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Padraig O'Hare, sought permission for the construction of two semi-detached two-storey dwellings at Bruach an Chaladh, Dominic Street, Portumna. While residential development had been permitted on this site under previous plans, the application was assessed against the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, which designates the site as 'Open Space/Recreation & Amenity'. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that residential use is incompatible with this ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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