Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety concerns, as the site entrance fails to meet required sight distance standards (DM Standard 28) and would create a traffic hazard on a sharp bend of the L-2203 local road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority determined that the required visibility splay of 70m in the northwestern direction is not achievable at the proposed entrance or any alternative location on the site due to the road configuration.
- The proposed entrance, situated near a sharp bend, would create a significant traffic hazard and safety risk for road users, particularly when vehicles are turning right into the site from the southern direction.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to comply with DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 3Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 10DM Standard 8DM Standard 19DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 38DM Standard 47Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50DM Standard 36
Decision Document Summary
Claire Keane sought outline planning permission for a fully serviced dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on an agricultural greenfield site in Turlough, Ballymoe, Co. Galway. While the principle of development was generally acceptable under rural housing policy for a structurally weak area, the application was refused due to critical technical failures regarding road safety. Specifically, the proposed entrance onto the L-2203 local road is located near a sharp bend w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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