Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and increased traffic movements at a location proximal to a national road junction, requiring significant roadside works outside the applicant's control.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard due to additional turning movements generated at a point proximal to a National Road Junction where the proposed entrance is deemed unsatisfactory.
- Restricted forward sight distances at the road frontage preclude the provision and maintenance of a safe and satisfactory means of vehicular access to the site.
- The scale of remedial works required to provide necessary sightlines would constitute significant roadside intervention on National and Local routes that is outside the legal control of the applicant.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 3RH 7RH 9DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 47NHB 9NR 1NR 4
Decision Document Summary
Gavin Treacy sought permission for the renovation and extension of a derelict dwelling at Carrowroe, Loughrea, Co. Galway, including the installation of a wastewater treatment system and the creation of a new site entrance off the L-82421 to replace an existing access on the N65. Although the proposal was considered acceptable in principle under rural housing policy for structurally weak areas, it was refused due to significant traffic safety concerns. The Planning Authority concluded that the d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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