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to construct (1) two new commercial units on the ground floor (Gross floor space of proposed works; 162 sqm) (2) three apartments on the first floor (Gross floor space of proposed works: 234 sqm) (3) car parking, bicycle stands, and bin storage facilities to the rear and for all ancillary site works.The planning application will be accompanied by an Archaeological Impact Assessment .

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate no adverse impact on protected European sites and flood risk areas, alongside significant concerns regarding traffic safety, archaeological heritage, and the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development failed to demonstrate that it would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC or increase flood risk to the vicinity, due to the absence of a full Appropriate Assessment and a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment.
  • The proposed site access and insufficient sightlines were deemed a traffic hazard that would endanger public safety and interfere with the free flow of traffic on the public road.
  • The proposal lacked necessary impact assessments for the Architectural Conservation Area and archaeological heritage, resulting in a design that would negatively impact the character of Dunmore village.

Cited Policies (CDP)

NHB 1NHB 2NHB 3NHB 4NHB 5NHB 9DM Standard 50FL 2FL 3DM Standard 31DM Standard 28Objective AH 4ARC 1ARC 4ARC 9ARC 10SGV 16DSGV 1DSGV 2

Decision Document Summary

O'Boyle Electrical Contracting Ltd sought permission to construct a mixed-use development comprising two commercial units and three apartments at Barrack Street, Dunmore, Co. Galway. The site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area and a Zone of Archaeological Potential. The application was refused by Galway County Council because the applicant failed to provide adequate environmental and technical assessments regarding Natura 2000 sites, flood risk, and archaeology. Additionally, t...
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