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to construct a new dwelling house, retain existing steeltec garden shed including all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 140.70 sqm(H)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The primary grounds for refusal relate to traffic safety hazards arising from inadequate sight distances at the proposed shared entrance onto the R343 and the consolidation of unauthorised roadside boundary works.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed shared entrance onto the R343 is unsatisfactory due to restricted sight distances, steep gradients, and the absence of a storm water management strategy, creating a significant traffic hazard.
  • The scale of remedial works and existing unauthorised roadside interventions required to achieve sightlines constitutes an unacceptable level of interference on a regional road, contravening DM Standards 28 and 30.
  • The development would facilitate the consolidation and perpetuation of existing unauthorised works along the roadside boundary, which is contrary to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WW 8Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective WM 2Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 63Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 5Policy Objective NNR 2

Decision Document Summary

Noel Flaherty sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling and retain a garden shed at Gleann Mór, An Cheathrú Rua, on a site designated with Special Landscape Sensitivity. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need and addressed previous design-related refusal reasons, the application was ultimately refused by Galway County Council. The refusal was primarily driven by the Transportation and Roads Department's concerns regarding the shared access onto the R343,...
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