Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate sufficient legal interest or control over adjoining lands to provide and maintain the required 120m sightlines, resulting in a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the necessary legal interest or control to maintain adjoining private lands free of impediments to the east, which is required to achieve 120m sightlines.
- Granting permission with limited visibility at the site entrance onto the R365 regional road would interfere with traffic safety and flow, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposed development is contrary to DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 3Section 4.6.2Section 7.5Section 14.6Section 15.2.2Section 15.3.1Section 15.5.2Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling, a domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system on a 0.330 ha site in Gorteen, Mountbellew, Co. Galway. Although the site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' where housing need demonstration was not strictly required, the application was refused due to critical traffic safety issues. Specifically, the applicant could not provide evidence of legal control over neighboring lands to ensure the maintenance of 12...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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