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of a mobile home and permission to construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system and private garage/store to include all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: (H) 51.22 sqm & (G) 53.94 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 38.69 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development failed to justify a new entrance onto a restricted regional road (R-446) and did not demonstrate adequate sightlines, creating a significant traffic hazard in a 100km/h speed zone.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a justification for a new access onto a restricted regional road or demonstrate a functional need to live at this specific location as per Policy Objective RH 16 and DM Standard 26.
  • The proposed vehicular entrance onto the R-446 lacks compliant sightlines and visibility, which, combined with the road's 100km/h speed limit and double continuous white lines, would constitute a traffic hazard.
  • The application is considered substandard due to the lack of evidence regarding a feasible water supply connection and missing technical cross-sections for the proposed effluent treatment system.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 16Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 11DM Standard 26DM Standard 28DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 47Policy Objective NNR 1

Decision Document Summary

This application by Alan Walsh proposed the retention of a mobile home and the construction of a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Garbally Demesne, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The site is situated along the R-446, a restricted regional road with a 100km/h speed limit. Galway County Council refused permission because the proposal failed to meet policy requirements for new access onto restricted roads and did not demonstrate safe sightlines, posing a risk to road safety....
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