Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused primarily due to traffic safety hazards arising from inadequate sightlines at the site entrance and the failure to demonstrate a viable water supply connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance on the L-6207 is unsatisfactory due to restricted sight distances, particularly from the eastern direction, which would interfere with traffic safety and create a public hazard.
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of a confirmed water supply from the local group water scheme, posing a potential risk to public health and the health of future occupants.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to meet the requirements of DM Standards 28, 36, and 37 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.6Section 4.6.1Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Chapter 12Chapter 13Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2DM Standard 28Policy Objective RH 1Policy Objective WS4DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 11DM Standard 50Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a 180 sqm dormer dwelling and a 60 sqm garage at Kilroghter, Castlegar, Co. Galway, located within the Galway County Transportation and Planning Strategy (GCTPS) area. Although the applicant successfully established a rural housing need under Policy Objective RH 1, the Planning Authority refused permission on technical grounds. The primary issues involved a dangerous site entrance on an S-bend with insufficient sightlines and the lack of a formal lett...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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