221148

for retention of existing dairy unit with slated area over slurry storage tank and retention of 10 tonne meal storage bin. Also wish to apply for planning permission to construct a unit with cubicle housing for wintering of 70 dairy cows. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 215sqm. Gross floor space of proposed works: 338sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the intensification of an access onto a national secondary road (N83) in a high-speed zone, lack of demonstrated legal consent for private road usage, and insufficient environmental information regarding effluent management and water services.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in the intensification of traffic at an access onto a national secondary road (N83) where a speed limit greater than 60kph applies, which is at variance with national road guidelines and would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate the requisite legal consent to utilize the existing private road infrastructure serving the site and failed to provide evidence of feasibility for connection to the public water mains from Irish Water.
  • In the absence of an up-to-date Nutrient Management Plan and adequate surface water disposal details, the planning authority could not conclude that the development would not adversely affect the environment or the qualifying interests of protected European sites.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028Chapter 4Section 4.8Chapter 10Chapter 14DM Standard 13DM Standard 14NBH 1NHB 2NHB 3WR 1WS 7LCM 3WW 11RD 1AD 1AD 3AD 4DM Standard 27Policy RH 15DM Standard 30DM Standard 36

Decision Document Summary

The application by Paul Gleeson sought retention for an existing dairy unit and permission for a new 70-cow cubicle housing unit at Fortyacres, Tuam, Co. Galway. The site is a brownfield agricultural site located off the N83 national secondary road. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposal would intensify traffic onto a high-speed national road, failed to prove legal access over a private road, and lacked critical environmental documentation, specifically a Nutrient Man...
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