Core Planning Reasoning
The Planning Authority initially refused permission due to potential negative impacts on the Twelve Pins/Gaurran Complex SAC from untreated surface water discharge; however, the Inspector recommended granting permission because revised engineering details submitted at the appeal stage satisfactorily address these water quality concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revised drainage proposal, including the installation of a hydrocarbon interceptor and the connection of road gullies to the public stormwater sewer, effectively mitigates potential impacts on the integrity of the Twelve Pins/Gaurran Complex SAC.
- The proposed residential density of 33.75 dwellings per hectare is appropriate for the site's location within 390m of Clifden town centre and is compatible with the surrounding pattern of development.
- The development complies with the Phase 1 residential zoning objective for the site and provides an acceptable standard of amenity for future residents without adversely affecting neighboring privacy or visual character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2DM Standard 50Residential Development Objective RD 1 (Clifden LAP)DM Standard 31Section 34(13) Planning and Development Act 2000Section 47 Planning and Development Act 2000Section 48 Development Contribution Scheme
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for 27 residential units (1, 2, and 3-bed dwellings) across four blocks on a 0.8-hectare site at Westport Road, Clifden. The site is currently vacant, overgrown, and intersected by the Bradog Stream. Galway County Council originally refused the development on the grounds that surface water discharge lacked pre-treatment, potentially threatening the Twelve Pins/Gaurran Complex SAC. On appeal, the applicant submitted revised engineering plans introducing a hydrocar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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