Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development relies on an unauthorized vehicular entrance onto the R-350 regional road that lacks adequate sight distances and visibility, posing a significant traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development utilizes an unauthorized vehicular entrance onto the R-350 regional road which lacks the necessary visibility and stopping sightline distances required by TII standards and DM Standard 28.
- The sub-standard geometric arrangement of the entrance, located on a stretch of road with an 80km/h speed limit, would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a public safety hazard.
- Permitting the development would contravene the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 by failing to safeguard the carrying capacity and safety of the county's regional road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy 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 63Transport Policy objective NNR 2
Decision Document Summary
Padraig Flanagan sought permission for alterations and an extension to an existing dwelling house, along with a new wastewater treatment system, at Lackalea, Bullaun, Co. Galway. The site is located off the R350 regional road in a 'Structurally Weak Area' and a 'Low Sensitivity Landscape'. While the principle of development and the proposed effluent disposal were generally acceptable, the application was refused due to serious traffic safety concerns. The Planning Authority determined that the u...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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