Core Refusal Reason
The primary reason for refusal is the unauthorized duplication of vehicular entrances on the site which contravenes the parent planning permission (Ref. 95/1227) and the failure to demonstrate safe sightlines for these access points.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence regarding the planning status of a second vehicular entrance, which was not authorized under the parent permission (Ref. 95/1227) and is not included for retention in the current application.
- Granting permission would perpetuate and intensify existing unauthorized development on the site, which is contrary to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development for the area.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the required sightlines could be achieved in accordance with DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, posing a potential traffic hazard and risk to public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 31DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
This application by Gabrielle Ryan sought retention permission for a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment plant upgrades on a revised site boundary at Aughnanure/Laghtgannon, Oughterard, Co. Galway. Galway County Council refused the proposal primarily due to the presence of an unauthorized second vehicular entrance that was not part of the original parent permission. The Planning Authority concluded that the development would perpetuate unauthorized works and failed to meet safety st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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