Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety concerns arising from poor road alignment and hazardous turning movements, alongside the negative landscape impact of required hedgerow removal for sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located on a heavily trafficked local road (L 3212-1) characterized by poor horizontal and vertical alignment on the inside of a bend, where turning movements would interfere with traffic safety and the free flow of vehicles.
- The proposal contravenes DM Standard 26 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it would obstruct road users and be prejudicial to public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The remedial works required to achieve necessary sightlines, specifically the removal of existing hedgerows, would constitute a significant negative intervention and have a detrimental impact on the landscape character at this location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH3Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 26DM Standard 28DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 47
Decision Document Summary
Jack Kelly and Nessa Rafftery applied for permission to construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballybaun, Ballinamore Bridge, Co. Galway. The subject site is located in a rural area categorized as structurally weak under the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. Following a request for further information, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily due to the site's frontage onto a deficient section of the L 3212-1 local road. The au...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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