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to (1) alter the elevations of a previously approved tyre storage building and erect signage on the building. (2) erect solar panels on the roofs of both of his tyre storage buildings. All of the above includes all associated works and services and are located at his existing tyre storage premises.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed signage and solar panels pose a risk to public safety and the operational efficiency of the M6 motorway due to potential driver distraction and traffic hazards, contravening strategic road protection policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is at variance with Policy Objective NR1 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect the safety and capacity of strategic national roads.
  • The proposal conflicts with national policy set out in the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012) regarding development that could adversely affect national roads and junctions.
  • The planning authority determined that the signage and solar panels would interfere with road safety and endanger the public by creating a traffic hazard or obstruction for users of the M6 Motorway.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective NR1Policy EDT 1Objective EDT 7Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3DM Standard 50Chapter 4 - Economic, Tourism and Retail DevelopmentChapter 5 - Roads & Transportation

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for alterations to a tyre storage building, including new signage and roof-mounted solar panels at Furzypark, Athenry, Co. Galway. Located near Exit 17 of the M6 Motorway, the proposal was refused due to concerns regarding the impact of 'glint and glare' from the solar panels and distraction from the signage on motorway traffic. The council concluded that the development would compromise the safety and strategic function of the national road network, ...
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