Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inadequate visibility splays at the site entrance, creating a traffic hazard, and a lack of technical information regarding the feasibility of the proposed water supply connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The required visibility splays cannot be achieved at the proposed site entrance due to its proximity to a sharp bend on the local road, which would interfere with traffic safety and create a hazard for road users.
- The applicant failed to provide satisfactory details or feasibility evidence regarding the connection to the group water scheme, posing a potential risk to public health.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and specifically fails to meet DM Standard 37 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 3Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WR1Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 10DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47
Decision Document Summary
Brendan Lynksey applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, attached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.241ha greenfield site at Redmount Hill, Lawrencetown, Co. Galway. While the site was considered an acceptable infill location within a 'structurally weak' rural area, the Planning Authority refused the application. The refusal was primarily based on the inability to provide safe sightlines at the entrance due to a nearby road bend and the lack of evidence confirmi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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