Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant traffic safety hazards arising from the proposed access and parking layout, and the failure to adequately address or mitigate the visual impact on a sensitive architectural and archaeological setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access, egress, and parking arrangements would endanger public safety by creating traffic hazards and conflicting movements, exacerbated by inadequate road widths and the removal of an established one-way system.
- The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory visual impact assessment that accurately reflects the site context, particularly as proposed screening landscaping may not be permissible in areas of archaeological significance.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would negatively impact the sensitive setting of protected structures, including Kilcornan House and St. Colman's Church.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective AH2Policy Objective ARC 9Policy Objective CUH 1Objective CF 4Chapter 10
Decision Document Summary
The Brothers of Charity applied for permission to construct four tennis courts within an air dome and extend an existing car park at their complex in Kilcornan, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a sensitive location containing protected structures and recorded archaeological monuments. Galway County Council refused permission following a clarification of further information process. The refusal was based on the determination that the revised traffic management and parking plans w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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