Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety concerns, specifically inadequate sight distances at the site entrance on a local road with reverse curves, which would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site entrance is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted horizontal and vertical alignment on the local road (L-8105), resulting in inadequate forward and stopping sight distances in both directions.
- The remedial works required to provide necessary visibility would constitute significant and inappropriate roadside intervention because the entrance is positioned between reverse curves.
- The proposed vehicular arrangement would likely result in conflicting turning movements, endangering public safety by creating a traffic hazard for all road users, including vulnerable ones.
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 RH1Policy Objective RH2Policy Objective NNR 2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Ciara Beuster, sought permission for a new 175 sqm dwelling house, a 35 sqm shed, and a wastewater treatment system at Ballynacloghy, Oranmore, Co. Galway. Although the Planning Authority acknowledged that the applicant met the rural housing need requirements under Policy Objective RH2, the application was refused on traffic safety grounds. The proposed entrance on the L-8105 local road was found to have insufficient sight distances due to the road's alignment, and the necessary i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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