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for the development consisting of: - construction of a maintenance shed measuring 576 sqm gross floor area (GFA). The proposed shed will have a maximum overall height of 7.35m, width of 20m and length of 28.8m and include a 4m concrete hardstanding apron around the shed, - the provision of drainage equipment on the subject site, - the installation of a drainage pond and associated works, - access road linking shed to existing minor road, all other ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies the planning application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety due to inadequate sight distances at the entrance onto the N59 National Road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed site entrance onto the N59 is deemed unsatisfactory due to insufficient forward sight distances for right-turning vehicles entering the site from both directions.
  • The remedial works required to provide necessary exit and entry visibility sightlines would constitute a significant and unacceptable intervention on a national route.
  • The applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate sightlines in accordance with DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, meaning the development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.7Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.3.2Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WR 2Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective RD 1Policy Objective RD 3Policy Objective AD 1Policy Objective AD 3DM Standard 11DM Standard 13DM Standard 28DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Section 8.13.2

Decision Document Summary

The National Parks & Wildlife Service proposed the construction of a 576 sqm maintenance shed, drainage pond, and access road within Connemara National Park, located off the N59. While the Planning Authority considered the scale and visual impact of the shed acceptable due to dense existing vegetative screening, the application was refused on transportation grounds. The Roads Department determined that the proposed access onto the N59 National Road lacked adequate sight distances, posing a signi...
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