Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to insufficient technical data regarding the structural soundness and safety of the proposed livestock underpass, which posed a risk to the operational efficiency and safety of the public road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development will not negatively impact the function, capacity, and safety of the existing public road network, citing substandard roadside improvement works.
- The application lacks sufficient design details for the underpass structure and associated safety barriers, failing to demonstrate compliance with required TII technical standards.
- The proposal is at variance with Policy Objective NNR2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and presents a potential serious risk to the safety of road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 33Policy Objective NNR2DM Standard 13DM Standard 14DM Standard 17Policy Objective AD1Policy Objective AD2Policy Objective AD3Policy Objective AD4DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
Curraghan Dairies Ltd. sought permission for a livestock underpass and effluent holding tank at Carrownagarry, Tuam, Co. Galway, to facilitate a dairy farm operation split by a local road. While the principle of agricultural development is supported by the County Development Plan, the application was refused because the applicant failed to provide adequate technical specifications and safety assessments for the underpass structure. Furthermore, the Environment Section identified a deficit in eff...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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