Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety concerns arising from inadequate sight distances and a sub-standard vehicular entrance onto the R-356 regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance onto the R-356 regional road is considered sub-standard, lacking necessary hard strips and featuring an unforgiving roadside boundary proximal to the carriageway edge.
- Inadequate sightlines in both directions, combined with the road's undulating vertical and horizontal alignment (including crest and sag features), would result in a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposal would contravene Policy Objective NNR 2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 by compromising the safety and carrying capacity of the 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 11Chapter 15 DM StandardsDM 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 2
Decision Document Summary
Ryan Hanrahan sought planning permission for a new dwelling house, domestic garage, and sewage treatment system at Kilmore, Killimor, Co. Galway. The site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' (Zone 3) and a 'Low Sensitivity Landscape' off the R356 regional road. While the principle of development and the design were considered acceptable, the application was refused because the proposed entrance failed to meet TII and DM Standard 28 requirements for sight distances. The Planning Authority de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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