Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its remote location lacking pedestrian infrastructure, a significant shortfall in required car parking, and insufficient evidence that the existing on-site wastewater system could safely accommodate the intensified use.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is situated in a remote, disconnected location that lacks essential pedestrian connectivity and street lighting, and fails to provide the minimum required car parking spaces (shortfall of 5 spaces).
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the existing wastewater treatment system has the capacity to safely manage the increased effluent load generated by the intensification of use, posing a risk to public health and surface water.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and fails to comply with specific policy objectives (CF1 and WW6) of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CF 1Table 15.5DM Standard 31Policy Objective WW 6DM Standard 38DM Standard 28DM Standard 46DM Standard 53Section 11.8
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of a residential dwelling to a childcare facility at Ardbear, Clifden. While the principle of childcare use is open for consideration on these lands, the Planning Authority refused the application following a Further Information request. The refusal was primarily based on the site's remote location which lacks pedestrian connectivity and street lighting, a significant shortfall in car parking provision relative to staff and child numbers, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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