Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to provide a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment and an Archaeological Impact Assessment, which are necessary to ensure the development does not exacerbate flood risk or damage a registered historic monument.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment for a site identified within a fluvial flood risk area materially contravenes Policy Objectives FL 1, FL 2, and FL 18 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development has the potential to cause injury and interference to the historic monument GA073-011 (Mill-Corn), contravening archaeological heritage policy objectives ARC 1, ARC 4, ARC 9, and ARC 10.
- Granting permission without the requested environmental and heritage assessments would set an undesirable precedent and be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4 – Rural Living & Development4.7 Rural Development4.8 AgricultureChapter 15 – Development Management StandardsDM Standard 13: Agricultural BuildingsDM Standard 14: Agricultural EffluentPolicy Objective FL 1Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 18Policy Objective ARC 1Policy Objective ARC 4Policy Objective ARC 9Policy Objective ARC 10
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Laurence Hillary, proposed the construction of a slatted shed with loose housing and associated works at an existing farmyard in Attiregan, Galway East. Although the development was considered acceptable in principle, the Planning Authority identified significant risks related to fluvial flooding and proximity to a registered historic monument (GA073-011). Despite a request for further information, the applicant failed to submit a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment or an Archaeol...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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