Core Refusal Reason
The proposed recreational/leisure use is incompatible with the 'Industrial' land use zoning of the site and would materially contravene Policy Objective GCMA 23 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed padel courts constitute a recreational/leisure use which is not normally permitted on lands zoned for industrial purposes.
- The development would materially contravene Land Use Zoning Objective GCMA 23 of the Metropolitan Strategic Area Plan, which seeks to promote industrial and employment-related uses.
- The proposal is not considered an efficient use of industrial zoned lands and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Oranmore area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
OMSP 5GCMA 9GCMA 23Chapter 15 Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for five padel courts and ancillary facilities on a site in Carrowmoneash, Oranmore, located within an existing industrial estate. The site is specifically zoned 'Industrial (I)' under the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused primarily because recreational uses are not permitted under this zoning. The Planning Authority concluded that the proposal would materially contravene Policy Objective GCMA 23 and would undermine the strategi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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