Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would intensify an existing access onto a national secondary road (N83) where a 100kph speed limit applies, creating a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines and non-compliance with national road safety guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is at variance with national policy (Section 2.5 of DoECLG Guidelines) as it would result in the intensification of an existing access onto a national road where high speed limits apply.
- The required 215m sightlines cannot be achieved due to the road's vertical alignment (crest/sag profile), leading to a significant traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest to access the site via third-party lands and did not provide evidence of feasibility for water services from Irish Water.
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 InfrastructureDM Standard 26DM Standard 28Policy Objective RH 2RH 15
Decision Document Summary
Walter Keady sought planning permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Glennafosha, Belclare, Tuam, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure with direct access off the N83 national secondary road. Although the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the application was refused primarily because the development would intensify an existing access onto a high-speed national road where adequate sightlines cannot be achieve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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