Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the entrance onto the heavily trafficked R-380 regional road, where an 80km/h speed limit applies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance onto the R-380 arterial route is sub-standard and lacks satisfactory sightlines, posing a significant traffic hazard to road users.
- The development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a regional route, contravening Policy Objective NNR 2 which seeks to safeguard the carrying capacity of the road network.
- The applicant failed to provide a structural condition report for the derelict dwelling as required by Policy RH 7 to verify the building's capacity for rehabilitation.
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 NNR 2RH 7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the renovation and extension of a derelict dwelling house and the installation of a wastewater treatment system at Cregganore, Kilchreest, Co. Galway. The site is located on the R-380 regional road in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Pressure'. While the Planning Authority found the design and landscape impact acceptable, the application was refused primarily on road safety grounds. The inspector concluded that the proposed entrance lacked sufficient sig...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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