Core Refusal Reason
The proposed relocated site entrance is considered unsatisfactory and a traffic hazard due to restricted forward sight distances and poor road alignment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted forward sight distances for vehicles entering and exiting the site, resulting from the horizontal and vertical alignment of the local public road.
- Remedial works required to achieve necessary visibility would constitute significant intervention on a local route, and the applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate sightlines in accordance with Policy Objective NNR2 and DM Standard 28.
- The development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the public road, endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NNR2DM Standard 28DM Standard 11DM Standard 6DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the construction of a 60sqm garage, the relocation of a site entrance, and the retention of minor alterations to an existing dwelling in Waterdale, Claregalway. Although the applicant addressed concerns regarding the garage's height and boundary landscaping through further information, the Planning Authority refused the application based on road safety. The proposed entrance relocation was found to have inadequate sightlines due to the road's alignment, whic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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