Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety concerns arising from restricted sight distances at the site entrance, which is located on the inside radius of a bend on the local road L-7171.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance onto the local road L-7171 is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted sight distances for vehicles entering and exiting the site, particularly as it is situated on the inside radius of a road bend.
- The scale of remedial works required to provide necessary visibility would constitute a significant and undesirable intervention that could unduly alter the alignment and impair the function of the public road.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with DM Standard 28 and Policy Objective NNR2, leading to the conclusion that the development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and interfere with the free flow of traffic.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 3RC 2NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3WR 1LCM 1LCM 3WW 6WW 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 63Policy Objective RH9Policy Objective NNR2
Decision Document Summary
Jonathan Creaven applied for permission to construct a dwelling, domestic garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system at Cloonsheecahill, New Inn, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The 0.26 ha site is located in a rural, structurally weak area characterized by agricultural fields. While the Planning Authority found the design and visual impact acceptable in principle, the application was refused following a negative recommendation from the Roads and Transportation Department. The primary issue is the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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