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le cead pleanála le páirc imeartha le dromhchla fear (140m fada X 85m leathan), aingeach le haghaidh liathróid a stopadh, seantán. Claí agus freisin claí le taobh na páirce le haghaidh forgaí, geataí, balla iomanaíochta, piopaí faoi thalamh, balaí as cloch a ath-thogáil, ballaí nua as cloch a thogáil, áit le haghaidh seasamh le haghaidh luch leanta agus clúdach aimsire, casán siúl nadúr, soilse íseal a bheidh air an gcasán agus obair éagsúla, le taobh Spórtlann Choiste Páirce na bhForbacha agus áiseanna poiblí.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to traffic safety concerns on narrow local roads, inadequate sightlines at the construction entrance, potential nuisance to residential neighbors, and the absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would negatively impact traffic flow and public safety on the narrow L-13221 local road due to the volume and type of traffic generated.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines at the proposed construction access, and the use of this access would cause significant disturbance to neighboring residential properties.
  • In the absence of a detailed flood risk assessment for the site adjacent to the Loughinch River, the proposal is contrary to proper planning and flood management guidelines.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 3Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 13Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40DM Standard 20Objective FL 1

Decision Document Summary

Club Iomanaiocht Bearna/na Forbacha sought permission for a new 140m x 85m grass playing pitch and associated facilities including a stand, hurling wall, and lighting at Knockavoddy, Co. Galway, adjacent to existing sports facilities. The site is located in the Gaeltacht and near the Loughinch River. Galway County Council refused the application because the local road network is insufficient to handle the resulting traffic, the construction access lacks safe sightlines and would disturb resident...
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