Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, the absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment, and inadequate provision for safe sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need in accordance with Objective RHO 1 for a site located within the 'under strong urban pressure' zone and the urban fringe of Athenry.
- In the absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment for a site adjacent to a road subject to historical flooding, the planning authority could not be satisfied that the development would not be at risk or impact European sites.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard due to a lack of clarity regarding the provision and maintenance of necessary sightlines over adjoining lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7 Single Housing in the CountrysideSection 3.8 Identifying Rural Area TypesSection 3.9 Rural Housing Policies and ObjectivesObjective RHO 1Objective NHB1Objective DS6Objective FL1Objective FL4
Decision Document Summary
This application by Michael O'Halloran proposed the construction of a house, garage, and effluent treatment plant at Park Road, Moanbaun, Athenry, Co. Galway. The site is situated in an agricultural field within the urban fringe of Athenry, an area designated as being under strong urban pressure. Galway County Council refused permission following a Further Information request because the applicant failed to prove a functional rural housing link, did not provide a required flood risk assessment d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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