Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety concerns arising from a sub-standard vehicular entrance onto a restricted regional road (R-355) with inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance onto the R-355 restricted regional road is sub-standard in terms of geometry and sightlines, failing to meet TII standards and DM Standard 28.
- Achieving necessary sightlines would require significant roadside boundary intervention and setbacks that are outside the applicant's control.
- The development would generate turning movements that interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a traffic hazard in contravention of Policy Objective NNR 1.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy 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 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 63RH 3Policy Objective NNR 1
Decision Document Summary
Niall Callanan applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling house, domestic garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Moorefield or Gortnamona, Eyrecourt, Co. Galway. While the site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' where rural housing need is not a primary constraint, the proposal was refused on traffic safety grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the proposed entrance onto the R-355 restricted regional road is sub-standard, lacks adequate sightlines, an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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