Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, significant road safety hazards arising from restricted sightlines, and the lack of a confirmed water supply connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate sufficient long-standing rural links or a proven housing need for this specific area, which is subject to strong urban influence (GCTPS).
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard, as the access point onto the LP4213 local road has restricted visibility splays and sub-optimum horizontal and vertical alignment.
- In the absence of a feasibility confirmation from Uisce Éireann for a public water connection, the development is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to proper planning standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a bungalow dwelling, effluent treatment system, and site access at Knockadikeen, Loughrea. The site is located within the Galway County Transportation Planning Strategy (GCTPS) zone, an area under strong urban influence where strict rural housing need criteria apply. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant did not provide adequate evidence of a local housing need, the proposed entrance was deemed a traffic hazard due to poor sightl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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