Core Refusal Reason
The applicant materially altered the nature of the development from a vehicular turning area to an outdoor storage area during the further information stage, which constituted a material departure from the public notices and failed to address outstanding safety concerns regarding emergency vehicle access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The fundamental change from a vehicular turning area to an outdoor storage area is a material departure from the development as advertised, which would prejudice public participation in the planning process.
- The applicant failed to adequately address outstanding concerns regarding fire tender access and refuse truck movements on-site, which are required for compliance with Building Regulations.
- The development as proposed would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users, and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 13.5Section 13.6Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2MCD 1MCE 1Standard DM 22Standard DM 31Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
Breizon Ltd applied for the retention and completion of a 0.14ha vehicle turning area at an existing seafood supply facility in Ballintleva, Ballynahown, located within a sensitive coastal landscape and the Gaeltacht. Following a request for further information regarding parking, fire safety, and drainage, the applicant revised the proposal to an outdoor storage area. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that this revision constituted a material departure from the public noti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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