Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused primarily due to a sub-standard vehicular entrance onto the R-351 regional road, which lacks adequate sightlines and would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance onto the R-351 regional road features sub-standard geometry and lacks necessary hard strips, creating an unforgiving roadside environment proximal to the carriageway edge.
- The application failed to demonstrate the availability of satisfactory sightlines in accordance with TII standards and DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would contravene policy objective NNR 2 by interfering with the safety and free flow of traffic on a regional route, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
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 3Policy Objective NNR 2
Decision Document Summary
Wayne McMahon sought planning permission for a new dwelling house, domestic garage, and sewage treatment system at Masonbrook, Loughrea, Co. Galway. The site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' (Rural Housing Zone 3) where rural housing need is not a material consideration. While the design and effluent disposal were generally acceptable to the Planning Authority, the application was refused because the proposed entrance onto the R-351 regional road was deemed sub-standard. The lack of adeq...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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