Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the intensification of unauthorised development on-site, significant flood risk concerns without adequate assessment, and insufficient information regarding the impact on nearby European (Natura 2000) sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would perpetuate and intensify existing unauthorised development on the site, including an unauthorised two-storey dwelling and a garage that deviates significantly from previously approved plans under PL Ref. 06/1447.
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment or adequate surface water disposal details for a site located within an indicative flood risk area, potentially causing undue flood risk to adjoining residential areas.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening, the planning authority had insufficient information to assess the cumulative impacts of the development on nearby European sites, contravening policies for the protection of Natura 2000 designations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40Policy FL4Objective FL1Objective FL2Objective FL4Objective FL5Chapter 3 - Section 3.9Chapter 9 - Section 9.10.1Chapter 13 - Section 13.3Chapter 13 - Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention and completion of a 78.10 sqm private garage and associated site infill at Derrydonnell North/Palmerstown, Galway. The site is located in a sensitive landscape near Athenry and contains existing unauthorised development, including a two-storey dwelling. Galway County Council refused the application because it would consolidate unauthorised development, failed to address significant flood risks in an indicative flood zone, and lacked the necessary environmental asse...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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