Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate sight distances at the proposed entrance, the detrimental impact on the local landscape character through the loss of woodland, and the failure to demonstrate a viable water supply connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access lacks the required 70m sight distances in a southerly direction, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The large-scale removal of semi-mature deciduous woodland would result in a significant loss of attractive topography and fail to integrate into the Class 1 designated rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of a feasible connection to the public water mains or obtain the necessary consent from Irish Water.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4DM Standard 20DM Standard 41DMS6DMS7Objective RHO 9Objective LCM1Objective LCM2DM Standard 28
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.241 ha site in the rural townland of Shankill, near Mountbellew. The site is currently characterized by semi-mature deciduous woodland within a Class 1 landscape area. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposed entrance has restricted visibility, the development would cause significant environmental and visual damage through woodland clearance, and no proof of a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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