Core Refusal Reason
The proposed alternative access track and entrance constituted a material change to the development that was not included in the original application's red line boundary or public notices.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Board determined that the alternative long-term track and entrance submitted by the developer represented a material change to the proposed development.
- The alternative access route was not included within the red line boundary of the original application and was not described in the public notices.
- The Board concluded that the original access route could not be delivered as proposed, and the alternative route could not be accepted as it fell outside the scope of the application notice.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a 24-metre-high telecommunications lattice structure with associated equipment and a new access track at Barna, Cappagh Road, Co. Galway. An Bord Pleanála refused permission following an appeal by Vantage Towers Limited, overturning the Inspector's recommendation to grant. The refusal was based on procedural grounds, as the developer submitted an alternative access route that the Board deemed a material change; since this route was not included in the origin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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