Core Refusal Reason
Refusal based on traffic safety hazards due to restricted sightlines on a regional road and failure to substantiate the previous residential use of the existing structure on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted sight distances onto the R-340 regional road, posing a significant traffic hazard to road users.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the existing derelict structure was previously used as a habitable dwelling, rendering the proposal contrary to Policy Objective RH7.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and fails to respect the specific landscape sensitivities of the coastal location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 5Policy Objective RH 7Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 33(a)DM Standard 36DM Standard 46Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective GA 7
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to demolish an existing structure and construct a new 209 sqm dwelling and 60 sqm garage at Roisín Na Mainiach, Carna, within the Connemara Gaeltacht. While the applicant demonstrated intrinsic links to the area, the Planning Authority refused permission because the proposed entrance onto the R-340 Scenic Route has inadequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard. Additionally, the authority was not satisfied that the existing structure was a former dwelling, thus...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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