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to construct new agricultural entrance along with associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines on a regional road and the potential for significant negative impacts on nearby European (Natura 2000) sites.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed entrance on the R327 regional road is considered a traffic hazard due to insufficient forward sight distances for right-turning vehicles and the lack of demonstrated compliance with DM Standard 28.
  • The applicant failed to provide evidence of a farm holding to justify the necessity of a new agricultural entrance at this location in principle.
  • Potential significant effects on nearby Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) cannot be ruled out due to unclear hydrological connections related to the proposed surface water drainage and culverting works.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 4 Rural Living and DevelopmentChapter 7 Infrastructure, Utilities and Environmental ProtectionChapter 8 Tourism and LandscapeChapter 10 Natural Heritage, Biodiversity and Green/Blue InfrastructureChapter 14 Climate Change, Energy and Renewable ResourcesChapter 15 Development Management StandardsDM Standard 8: Site Selection and DesignDM Standard 11: LandscapingDM Standard 28: Sight DistancesDM Standard 46: Compliance with Landscape Sensitivity DesignationsDM Standard 47: Field Patterns, Stone Walls, Trees and HedgerowsDM Standard 50: Environmental AssessmentsDM Standard 67: Sustainable Drainage Systems’ (SuDS)DM Standard 68: FloodingPolicy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1

Decision Document Summary

Francis Fleming sought permission to construct a new agricultural entrance and associated site works on a 0.240ha greenfield site at Kildaree, Williamstown, Co. Galway, located along the R-327 regional road. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed entrance would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines. Additionally, the development was deemed contrary to environmental policies as the applicant could not exclude signif...
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