Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development would result in insufficient unobstructed visibility (sightlines) at the access onto the L-3174-1 road, thereby unacceptably prejudicing the safety of road users.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle at this rural location and the architectural design of the buildings is considered satisfactory.
- The required 70-metre sightline (Y-distance) cannot be achieved to the north without impinging on third-party lands where existing structures and trees obstruct the view.
- A vision line of only 40 metres would be available to the right upon emerging, which is inadequate for the recorded road speeds and would constitute a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH-P-3Policy RH-P-2Policy RH-P-9Table 3 in Appendix 3Map 6.2.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey house and garage on a 0.22-hectare site in a 'Stronger Rural Area' near Killygordon, Co. Donegal. While Donegal County Council initially granted permission, the decision was appealed by a third party raising concerns over road safety, drainage, and site levels. The Inspector found that while the applicant met the rural housing criteria and the design was acceptable, the site access was fundamentally flawed. Based on a traffic survey and site in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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