Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns, specifically the inability to achieve required 70m sight distances at the site entrance on a local primary road, which would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access fails to meet the required 70m sight distance standards due to restricted visibility and sub-optimum horizontal road alignment on a local primary road.
- Proposed alterations to the public road to achieve necessary sightlines would unduly impair the road's function and are considered contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- The development would generate turning movements that interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a high-speed route, posing a significant risk to public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4DM Standard 20DM Standard 41Objective RHO 2Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment plant in the rural townland of Clooncannon, approximately 3km north of Ahascragh. While the site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Rural Area' where the applicant was not required to demonstrate a specific housing need, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council. The refusal is based on critical traffic safety issues, as the proposed entrance onto a local primary road cannot provide adequate ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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