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for development which will consist of the erection of a Primary Care Centre building consisting of 2 storeys with part 3 storeys to include pharmacy retails unit at ground level with surface carparking, associated signage, boundary treatment, connection to public services and all ancillary and associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 3405 sqm.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inadequate pedestrian infrastructure and road safety documentation, combined with concerns that the building's excessive scale and massing would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient details or demonstrate the legal interest necessary to construct a safe footpath connecting the site to the N83 National Secondary Road, creating a traffic hazard.
- In the absence of a satisfactory road safety audit for proposed junction changes, the development is considered detrimental to the capacity and operational efficiency of the road network.
- The height, scale, and massing of the proposed structure would have an overbearing impact on adjoining residential properties, seriously injuring their amenities and depreciating their value.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsPolicy NHB 1Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40Gaeltacht Plan - Village Centre zoning
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a 3,405 sqm Primary Care Centre, ranging from two to three storeys in height, including a pharmacy and surface parking at Cahergowan/Summerfield, Claregalway. Although the site is located on lands zoned 'Village Centre', Galway County Council refused permission on both technical and design grounds. The refusal cited a lack of adequate pedestrian connectivity to the N83, the absence of a comprehensive road safety audit, and a determination th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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