Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to the entrance's proximity to an existing junction and would require the extensive removal of roadside stone walls and hedgerows, contrary to natural heritage protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is located in immediate proximity to the L-6207/L-62071 junction, leading to overlapping visibility splays and conflicting turning movements that endanger public safety.
- Achieving the required 70m sight distance would necessitate the substantial removal and setback of 95m of existing roadside boundary wall, a concern that was not overcome from two previous refusals on the site.
- The large-scale removal of stone walls and hedgerows required to facilitate the entrance would seriously undermine Policy Objective TWHS1, which seeks to protect and retain natural boundaries and rural character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 1DM Standard 28Policy Objective TWHS1DM Standard 11DM Standard 36Section 4.6.1Section 15.3.1Section 15.7.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Caroline Glynn and Sean Gannon, sought permission to construct a dwellinghouse and garage at Kilroghter, Castlegar, Co. Galway. Although the Planning Authority acknowledged the applicant's long-standing intrinsic links to the area and substantiated housing need under Policy Objective RH 1, the proposal was refused on technical grounds. The development was deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area because the proposed entrance would interfere w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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