Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns, specifically inadequate sight distances at the site entrance on the L-3103, which would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance on the L-3103 is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted sight distances, particularly from the western direction, which the applicant failed to resolve through further information.
- Necessary remedial works to achieve visibility would constitute a significant and potentially unfeasible intervention given the entrance's proximity to the inside radius of a local road curve.
- The resulting turning movements would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a public safety hazard and contravening DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.6Section 4.6.3Section 7.5.5Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.3.2Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2Policy Objective RH 2DM Standard 7DM Standard 28Policy Objective RHO9
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, David Gilhooley, proposed the construction of a 209sq.m two-storey dwellinghouse, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Castlelambert, Athenry, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure and within a Landscape Sensitivity Category 1 area. Although the Planning Authority initially requested further information regarding rural housing need, design, and sightlines, the application was ultimately refused on road safety grounds. The Roads Section c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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