Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a lack of agricultural justification for a new entrance on a regional road where existing access is available, the unacceptable removal of mature roadside vegetation, and the failure to demonstrate safe sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a robust agricultural justification for a new entrance on a regional road, particularly as documentation indicated that adequate access to the site already exists.
- The proposed development would require the removal of mature trees and hedgerows along the regional road, which is contrary to the Council's policies on preserving natural boundaries and field patterns.
- The proposal fails to meet mandatory sightline requirements because visibility checks were not measured from the required 2.4m setback, resulting in an unacceptable risk to road and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WHS 1DM Standard 47DM Standard 28Policy Objective NNR2DM Standard 11Chapter 4Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new agricultural entrance on a greenfield site at Ballyglass, Co. Galway, situated along the R353 regional road. Although the site is located in a Class 1 Low Landscape Designation area, the Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not provide sufficient justification for an additional entrance when existing access was already available. Additionally, the development was deemed unacceptable due to the proposed removal of mature roadside...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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