Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from insufficient sightlines onto a restricted regional road (R-336), adverse visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape/scenic route, and the absence of confirmed water supply details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance onto the R-336 is deemed unsatisfactory due to insufficient sightlines, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and interfere with the free flow of traffic on a restricted regional road.
- The development would materially contravene landscape protection policies as it is located in a Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity area along a Scenic Route, where it would detract from the visual amenity and character of the coastal environment.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with specific policy requirements for access onto restricted regional roads and provided no details regarding a viable water supply, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 16Policy Objective NNR 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective PVSR 1Policy Objective WS 5DM Standard 26DM Standard 28DM Standard 33aDM Standard 46
Decision Document Summary
This application by Johannas Olsthoorn proposed the construction of a 97.59 sqm residential dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and associated works at An Pháirc, approximately 3km east of Spiddal. The site is situated in a highly sensitive coastal location south of the R-336 and along the Galway Bay Scenic Route. Galway County Council refused permission because the proposed access onto the restricted regional road lacked adequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard. Furthermore, the Planni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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