Core Refusal Reason
The proposal lacks planning justification for a new entrance on a greenfield site without associated development, fails to meet technical sightline safety standards, and involves the unjustified removal of a traditional stone wall.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is unacceptable as the applicant provided no justification for a new entrance on an urban greenfield site where no live or permitted development applications currently exist.
- The removal of the existing local stone wall to be replaced with contemporary gates is considered contrary to DM Standard 47 and detrimental to the visual amenity and character of the area.
- The proposed entrance fails to meet the required sightline standards of the County Development Plan, as visibility splays were not measured from the necessary 2.4m setback, posing a risk to road and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 28DM Standard 47Chapter 3Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 14Chapter 15Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Seamus Gorman, proposed the construction of a new vehicular site entrance on a 0.0343ha urban greenfield site at Portumna Demesne, Co. Galway. The site is zoned for residential and open space use but currently lacks vehicular access. Galway County Council refused permission primarily because the entrance was not associated with any permitted development on the site, rendering the principle of the proposal unjustified. Furthermore, the application was rejected due to the loss of a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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