2352

Permission for development which consists of: 1. The replacement of an existing air-dome permitted under PI. Ref. 15/96 with a new air-dome to cover 6 no. tennis courts with a maximum height of 10.6 metres. The proposed air-dome will be erected for year-round use. 2. Modification of existing storm drainage system. 3. All associated works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to the excessive scale and visual impact of the inflatable dome and the failure to demonstrate that noise from the intensified use of padel courts would not adversely affect residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, height, and massing of the proposed inflatable dome would be visually obtrusive and result in an overbearing impact on neighboring residential properties.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the intensification of use and the specific noise profile of padel tennis would not cause a nuisance to nearby residents.
  • The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would seriously injure the residential amenities of the locality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 11.3.1Policy 11.3.2Section 11.3.1(g)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the replacement of three existing tennis courts with four padel courts and the installation of a temporary inflatable dome at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club in Salthill. Following a request for further information, which included an additional noise report, the planning authority determined that the structure's physical presence and the potential for noise disturbance were incompatible with the surrounding residential context. Consequently, the application was refused for bein...
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