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of a farm storage shed, which replaces a previously damaged farm storage shed at the same location. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 170.5sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development contravenes the 'Tourism' land use zoning objective, lacks agricultural justification for a structure of its scale, and poses potential environmental risks to the adjacent Lough Corrib SAC due to unauthorized groundworks and flood risk.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal materially contravenes the 'Tourism' land use zoning objective (SGT 9) of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it does not facilitate tourism-related infrastructure or services.
  • The applicant failed to provide evidence of a farm holding or sufficient justification for the agricultural use of a shed that is substantially larger than the pre-existing structure.
  • The Planning Authority cannot exclude the possibility of significant negative impacts on the adjacent Lough Corrib SAC, particularly regarding unauthorized infill, lack of surface water management, and location within a flood risk area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.8 AgricultureSection 7.5 Water and WastewaterSection 14.6 FloodingSection 15.2.2 Applicable to All DevelopmentSection 15.7.2 Landscape SensitivityDM Standard 13: Agricultural BuildingsDM Standard 14: Agricultural EffluentDM Standard 17: Rural EnterpriseDM Standard 28: Sight DistancesDM Standard 29: Building LinesDM Standard 36: Public Water Supply and Wastewater CollectionDM Standard 37: Group Water Scheme and Private WellsDM Standard 38: Effluent Treatment PlantsDM Standard 46: Compliance with Landscape Sensitivity DesignationsDM Standard 47: Field Patterns, Stone Walls, Trees and HedgerowsDM Standard 50: Environmental AssessmentsDM Standard 67: Sustainable Drainage SystemsLand Use Zoning Policy Objective SGT 9Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3AD 1 Sustainable Agriculture PracticesAD 3 Modernisation of Agriculture BuildingsAD 4 Agriculture Waste

Decision Document Summary

Delphi Outdoors Ltd sought retention permission for a 170.5 sqm farm storage shed at Ballyquirke East, Moycullen, Co. Galway. The site is located within an area zoned for 'Tourism' and is immediately adjacent to the Lough Corrib SAC. The application was refused because the shed is incompatible with the tourism zoning objective, lacks agricultural justification, and presents significant environmental and flood risks. Furthermore, the presence of unauthorized groundworks and the absence of a Natur...
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