23265

chun teach cónaithe, córas séarachais agus garáiste chomh maith le gach obair láithreáin ag teastáil, beidh Ráiteas Tionchair Natura curtha daoi bhráid an tÚdarás Pleanála

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from restricted sightlines on a designated scenic route and the negative visual impact on a highly sensitive 'Iconic' landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed vehicular entrance is considered unsatisfactory due to restricted forward and stopping sight distances on the L-1302, which would interfere with traffic safety and create a hazard on a designated scenic route.
  • The development is located within a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape and, in the absence of a visual impact assessment, would materially contravene policies intended to preserve the character and visual amenity of the rural environment.
  • The proposed design fails to satisfy Policy Objective RH 9 regarding the prevailing vernacular, and granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar future development in a highly sensitive landscape area.

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 63Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 5Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NNR2DM Standard 33(a)Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Melissa Flanagan, sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling and garage at Cappaghnagapple, Clonbur, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area within a Class 4 'Iconic' landscape along the Lough Corrib Scenic Route. Although the applicant established a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed access onto the L-1302 was deemed a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines. Furthermore, the proposal was foun...
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