Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns arising from inadequate sightlines and the entrance's proximity to Crumlin National School, which would endanger public safety and contravene development standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The required 70m visibility splays cannot be achieved within the applicant's landholding, necessitating alterations to third-party boundaries outside the planning unit.
- The proximity of the agricultural entrance to Crumlin National School creates a significant traffic hazard for pupils, staff, and road users on a narrow local road.
- The proposal materially contravenes DM Standards 28 and 47 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, failing to meet safety and landscape preservation requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective NHB 3Section 15.2.2Section 15.5.2Section 15.3.2Section 15.7.2DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 47
Decision Document Summary
Adrian Forde sought retention permission for an agricultural entrance and access roadway at Crumlin, Ballyglunin, Co. Galway, located directly adjacent to Crumlin National School. The Planning Authority refused the application because the necessary 70m sightlines could not be demonstrated or achieved without works on adjoining lands. Furthermore, the entrance was deemed a traffic hazard that would compromise the safety of school pedestrians and road users, resulting in a material contravention o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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