Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto a national secondary road (N65) where a 100kph speed limit applies, creating a traffic hazard and contravening national and local policies regarding development on strategic restricted routes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is at variance with Section 2.5 of the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines as it would generate increased traffic on a national road with a speed limit exceeding 60kph.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users on a strategic restricted route (N65).
- The application contravenes Policy Objective NR4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to avoid the creation of additional access points or traffic generation on high-speed national roads.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NR4DM Standard 26Policy Objective RH 15
Decision Document Summary
Barry Kinsella sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and sewage treatment system at Carrowshanbally, Gurtymadden, utilizing a shared entrance onto the N65 national secondary road. Despite the applicant's arguments regarding sightlines and local ties, Galway County Council refused the application. The primary grounds for refusal were the intensification of an access onto a high-speed (100kph) national route, which is contrary to both national guidelines and the County Developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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