Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and significant traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate visibility sightlines onto a restricted regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need under Policy Objective RH16, as they do not appear to have been born or reared in the local rural area and have not clarified existing property ownership at other addresses.
- The proposed site entrance onto the R354 restricted regional road lacks the required horizontal and vertical visibility sightlines, posing a significant risk to public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The applicant has not demonstrated the necessary legal interest to maintain required sightlines over adjoining private lands, which is essential for ensuring the safety and free flow of traffic on the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 16DM Standard 28Chapter 4 Rural Living and DevelopmentChapter 15 Development Management StandardsDM Standard 28 table 15.3Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Lackaghbeg, Turloughmore, an unserviced rural area designated as being under 'strong urban pressure'. The application was refused because the applicant failed to establish a functional rural housing need in accordance with Policy Objective RH16 of the County Development Plan. Additionally, the Roads Section raised critical objections regarding the inability to achieve safe visibility sightlines on...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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