Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from a substandard access track, negative visual impact on a highly sensitive 'Unique' landscape, and insufficient technical information regarding ecology, flood risk, and water services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access via a deficient agricultural trackway with restricted sightlines would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety at the junction with the L-45073.
- The development would negatively impact the unique character of the Burren landscape (Class 5 sensitivity) and lacks sufficient justification for this specific location over alternative available lands.
- The application failed to provide adequate information to rule out significant effects on protected species (Lesser Horseshoe Bat) and European Sites, or to address identified pluvial flood risk and water supply requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 3Objective RHO 9Objective NBH 1Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Policy LCM 1Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2Objective FL 1Objective WS 13Objective WW 5Objective WW 7Objective WS 11DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 20DM Standard 27DM Standard 28DM Standard 39DM Standard 41Objective FL 4Objective NHB 6
Decision Document Summary
John Donohue sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Funshin More, Kinvara, Co. Galway, a site located within a Class 5 'Unique' landscape near the Burren. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposed access via a narrow, structurally deficient agricultural track would pose a significant traffic hazard. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the development would constitute haphazard growth in a sensitive landscape with...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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