Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the site entrance on the R364 regional road, where necessary improvement works are outside the applicant's legal control.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 120m sight distance triangles could be achieved at the proposed entrance, as visibility is obstructed by existing structures and vegetation.
- Necessary roadside improvement works to achieve safe visibility are located outside the application site boundary and the applicant's legal control, and therefore cannot be implemented under this planning application.
- The additional traffic generated by the development turning onto the public road would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38Objective RHO 2Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new dwelling house and wastewater treatment system on an agricultural site at Annaghmore West, Moylough, Co. Galway, situated along the R364 regional road. While the Planning Authority acknowledged that the applicant had addressed previous concerns regarding house height and wastewater treatment, the application was ultimately refused on traffic safety grounds. The proposed entrance lacks the required visibility, and because the works needed to clear these s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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