Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding restricted sight distances at the site entrance and the failure to provide adequate details regarding the proposed water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance on the L-4306 is deemed unsatisfactory as it lacks the required sight distance visibility, which would interfere with traffic safety and create a public hazard.
- The remedial works necessary to achieve compliant sightlines would require significant intervention on a local route, contrary to DM Standard 28 and Policy Objective NNR2 of the County Development Plan.
- The absence of satisfactory details regarding the water supply poses a serious risk to public health and fails to meet the requirements of DM Standard 37.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 63Policy Objective NNR 2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Brendan Lynksey, proposed the construction of a 214 sqm dwellinghouse with an attached garage and wastewater treatment system at Redmount Hill, Lawrencetown, Ballinasloe. While the site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' where rural housing need is not a material consideration, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council. The refusal was based on the site's inability to provide safe access onto the L-4306 due to restricted visibility and a lack of technical information...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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