Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority refused permission, the Inspector recommended a grant, concluding that the proposed single access point with internal segregation for agricultural and domestic traffic is appropriate, does not represent a significant intensification of use, and meets reasonable safety standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The facilitation of separate internal access arrangements for agricultural and domestic traffic is appropriate and provides traffic safety benefits within the site.
- The R347 is not a Restricted Regional Road, and the achievable sightlines of 120 metres are considered reasonable for the horizontal and vertical alignment of the road at this location.
- The proposed development will not have a likely significant effect on the Ardrahan Grassland SAC or any other European Site due to the lack of hydrological connectivity and the small scale of the project.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 27DM Standard 28Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective NHB 3Table 6.3Table 15.3Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against Galway County Council's decision to refuse retention and permission for an agricultural entrance and modifications to a residential access at Rooaunmore, Ardrahan. The proposal involves creating a single bell-mouth entrance off the R347 that splits into two separate gated accesses for the dwelling and the agricultural lands. The Planning Authority refused the application on two grounds: failure to meet sightline requirements (DM Standards 27 and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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