Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a lack of evidence demonstrating a genuine agricultural need for the shed and significant traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sight visibility at the R350 junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of an established farm enterprise or stocking numbers to justify the agricultural necessity of the proposed shed at this location.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard at the junction with the R350 regional road due to restricted sight visibility to the south, which relies on third-party lands outside the applicant's control.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it does not comply with specific development management standards for agricultural buildings and road safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028Chapter 15 - Development Management StandardsObjective EDT 11DM Standard 33DM Standard 20DM Standard 13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of an agricultural shed at Lackafinna South, Bullaun, Co. Galway. The site is located in a Class 1 landscape area. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a functional agricultural need for the building through evidence of a farm enterprise or stocking numbers. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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