Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazard due to sub-standard sightlines and poor road alignment at the proposed entrance onto the R-351 regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance onto the R-351 regional road exhibits sub-standard geometrical properties, including inadequate sightlines and sub-optimum vertical and horizontal alignment.
- Permitting the development would result in a significant traffic hazard and obstruct the free flow of traffic on a regional road where an 80km/h speed limit applies.
- The proposal is in direct contravention of Policy Objective NNR 2 and DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
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 NNR 2RH 3
Decision Document Summary
Samantha Cleary sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Leamcon, Loughrea, Co. Galway. The site is located off the R351 regional road in a 'Structurally Weak Area' (RH 3) and a low-sensitivity landscape. While the principle of rural housing was acceptable and site services were generally satisfactory, the application was refused due to critical traffic safety concerns. The proposed entrance failed to meet required sightline standards (DM S...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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