Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate sight distances at the proposed entrance creating a traffic hazard and the failure to demonstrate a feasible connection to the public water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access fails to achieve the required 70-metre sight distances due to significant vertical alignment issues on the L-7412, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The applicant failed to provide correspondence from Irish Water confirming the feasibility of a connection to the public mains, posing a potential risk to public health and violating Objective WS 12.
- The development is contrary to DM Standards 20 and 41 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 and does not represent the proper planning or sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4Objective RHO 2Objective RHO 9Objective WS 12DM Standard 20DM Standard 41
Decision Document Summary
M Hibbitt sought planning permission for a 180 sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Latoon, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The site is located within a 'Structurally Weak Area' (Zone 2) where residential development is generally facilitated subject to technical standards. While the design and siting were considered acceptable, the Planning Authority refused permission because the proposed entrance could not meet mandatory sightline requirements on the L-7412 road, and the a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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