Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its location on lands zoned for Open Space/Recreation and Amenity, significant fluvial flood risk (Flood Zone B), lack of environmental assessment regarding the Lough Corrib SAC, and poor design/layout constituting overdevelopment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed residential development is located on lands specifically zoned for Open Space/Recreation and Amenity, making the principle of development fundamentally incompatible with the Tuam Local Area Plan 2018-2024.
- The site is situated within a high-risk fluvial flood zone (Flood Zone B) and lacks the necessary Natura Impact Statement and Construction Environmental Management Plan to ensure no adverse effects on the Lough Corrib SAC.
- The layout and design are considered substandard and an overdevelopment of a restricted site, failing to integrate with the existing Carrigweir estate and lacking compliance with Part V social housing requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Coffey Construction Limited sought permission for 18 residential units at Townparks, Tuam, Co. Galway, as an extension to the Carrigweir estate. The 0.99 Ha brownfield site is located off Weir Road and is hydrologically connected to the River Nanny. The application was refused by Galway County Council because the land is zoned for Open Space/Recreation and Amenity, and the site is located within a fluvial flood risk area (Flood Zone B). Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide adequate envir...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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