Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety concerns, specifically the lack of adequate sightlines and a sub-standard vehicular entrance onto the R-347 regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance onto the R-347 regional road is sub-standard, lacking hard strips and featuring boundary treatments too close to the carriageway edge.
- The application failed to demonstrate satisfactory sightlines in accordance with TII standards and DM Standard 28 of the County Development Plan.
- Permitting the development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a traffic hazard on a regional route where an 80km/h speed limit applies.
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 63Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective NNR 2
Decision Document Summary
TJ Fahy sought planning permission for a dormer dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cullenagh Beg, Ardrahan, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure off the R347 regional road. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused because the proposed entrance was deemed sub-standard with inadequate sightlines, posing a significant risk to public road safety and the carrying capacity of the regio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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