Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sight distances at the site entrance on the L-3103 local road, failing to meet the safety requirements of DM Standard 28.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance is unsatisfactory due to restricted sight distances for vehicles entering and exiting the site, particularly from a western direction, which has not been overcome since the previous refusal.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed entrance provides sufficient sightlines in accordance with the requirements of DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The additional turning movements generated by the development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the L-3103, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.6Section 4.6.3Policy Objective RH 2DM Standard 7DM Standard 28DM Standard 11Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.3.2Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2
Decision Document Summary
David Gilhooley sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Castlelambert, Athenry, Co. Galway. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a substantiated rural housing need for the area, the application was a repeat of a previously refused proposal (ref. no. 23/61247) and failed to address the primary safety concerns. The Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed entrance onto the L-3103 local road possesses inadequate sight d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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