Core Refusal Reason
The inability to achieve the required 70m sight distances at the proposed entrance on the L-7171, which would result in a traffic hazard and interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to achieve the required 70m sight distances in a westerly direction due to sub-optimum horizontal road alignment on the L-7171.
- Proposed works to achieve sightlines would unduly alter the public road alignment and impair its function, contrary to DM Standard 20 and DM Standard 41.
- The additional turning movements generated would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a significant traffic hazard for road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Objective RHO2Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4DM Standard 20DM Standard 41
Decision Document Summary
Jonathan Creaven sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cloonsheecahill, New Inn, Co. Galway. The site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Rural Area' and a Class 1 Landscape. While the principle of development was considered acceptable under rural housing policy, the application was refused because the proposed vehicular access onto the L-7171 could not meet the required 70m sight distance standards. The Planning Authority concluded that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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