Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would endanger public safety due to traffic hazards and the unsuitability of the local road network (L-8246) to accommodate additional traffic volumes and turning movements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The local road network (L-8246) is deficient in width, alignment, and capacity to safely serve the additional traffic and turning movements generated by the development.
- In the absence of a traffic assessment, the proposal presents a significant risk of traffic hazard, obstruction of road users, and restricted vehicle manoeuvrability within and adjoining the site.
- The development is contrary to policy objectives NNR2 and DM standard 33a of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding road safety and the protection of vulnerable road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective SC1Policy Objective SRA 1Policy Objective NNR2DM standard 33aChapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 7Section 7.5Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 14Section 14.6Chapter 15Section 15.2.2Section 15.5.2Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2MU 1YP 1DM Standard 53
Decision Document Summary
LGR Concepts Ltd sought permission for a 578sqm sports building to house two paddle courts and a reception area at a brownfield site in Knockadikeen, Loughrea, adjacent to an existing driving range. While the proposal was considered acceptable in principle under community and sports policies, it was refused primarily on road safety grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the local secondary road (L-8246) lacks the necessary capacity and alignment to handle the resulting traffic, and the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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