Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety concerns arising from restricted sight distances at the proposed entrance on a curved section of the L-8563, and the unacceptable loss of mature vegetation required to achieve those sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is located on the inside radius of a curve on the L-8563 local road, where the horizontal alignment and limited carriageway width result in severely restricted sight distances.
- Turning movements generated by the proposed development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, thereby endangering public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- The extensive removal of approximately 140m of mature trees and hedgerows required to facilitate vision lines would undermine Policy Objective TWHS1, which seeks to protect and retain natural boundaries and landscape features.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH2Policy Objective RH4Policy Objective TWHS1DM Standard 28DM Standard 11DM Standard 37Policy Objectives NHB 1 to NHB 5Section 7.5Section 14.6Section 15.2.2Section 15.3.1Section 15.5.2Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a rural site in Stradbally West, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. Although the applicant satisfied rural housing need requirements under Policy Objective RH2, the application was refused on technical and environmental grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the proposed entrance on the L-8563 local road provides insufficient sightlines due to the road's alignment and narrow width. Additionally, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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