Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that safe and adequate sightlines of 90m can be achieved at the junction of the private access laneway and the L-8505 local road, creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 90m sightlines can be achieved at the junction of the private access road and the L-8505 local road, which is subject to a 60km/h speed limit.
- The laneway facilitating access to the development is not located within the applicant's blue line boundary, and no letter of consent regarding the perpetual maintenance of this laneway was provided.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users, and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 28DM Standard 30Policy Objective NNR2Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 37
Decision Document Summary
Olivia Keehan proposed the construction of a new dwelling house, domestic garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system at Ardamullivan, Gort, Co. Galway. Although the Planning Authority accepted the applicant's rural housing need and the principle of development at the location, the application was refused following a Further Information request. The refusal was based on technical safety concerns regarding the site's access, specifically the failure to prove that necessary sightlines could be...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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