Core Refusal Reason
The refusal is primarily based on traffic safety hazards on the N59 National Road due to inadequate sightlines and the failure to establish the legal planning status of the existing structure, which would result in the intensification of unauthorized development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance onto the N59 National Road is deemed unsatisfactory due to inadequate forward sight distances and the lack of demonstrated visibility sightlines required by DM Standard 28.
- The development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a national route, creating a public safety hazard and obstruction to road users.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the planning status of the existing structure, and the proposal would therefore perpetuate and intensify potentially unauthorized development on the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 28
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved alterations and an extension to an existing dwelling, a new garage, and a new wastewater treatment system at Baunoge, located along the N59 National Road. Galway County Council refused permission primarily because the proposed access onto the national road was deemed unsafe and non-compliant with DM Standard 28 of the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the Planning Authority could not establish a valid planning history for the existing building, concluding that the devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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