Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns, specifically restricted sight distances at the site entrance located on the inside radius of a bend on the L-8105 local road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted sight distances in both directions, failing to meet the requirements of DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The remedial works required to provide adequate visibility sightlines would constitute a significant and unacceptable intervention due to the entrance's position on the inside radius of a bend on the L-8105.
- Turning movements generated by the proposed development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 63Policy Objective RH2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Ciara Beuster, sought permission for a new dwelling house, shed, and wastewater treatment system at Ballynacloghy, Oranmore, Co. Galway. While the applicant successfully addressed further information requests regarding rural housing need (Policy Objective RH2) and visual impact, the proposal was ultimately refused by the Planning Authority. The refusal was based on the site's access onto the L-8105 local road; the horizontal and vertical alignment of the road at this location prev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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