Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development failed to demonstrate safe access and the required 70-meter sightlines on a narrow local road near a sharp bend, posing a significant traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is located on a narrow local road with limited carrying capacity in close proximity to a sharp bend.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 70-meter sightlines in both directions, with restricted sightlines of only 41 meters achievable to the north.
- The development would be contrary to Development Management Standard 20 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 and would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 20Objective RH01Objective RHO 9Objective LCM 1Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Siobhan Joyce sought planning permission for a 320sqm two-storey dwelling and a 60sqm domestic garage at Carrowbrowne, Co. Galway, located within a Class 3 Landscape and the Galway Transportation Planning Strategy (GTPS) area. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need in accordance with Objective RH01, the proposal was refused due to critical traffic safety issues. The Planning Authority determined that the proposed entrance on a narrow road near a sharp bend could no...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.