Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development failed to meet access standards for a restricted regional road (R381), creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy DM Standard 26B as they did not demonstrate that sharing an existing access was technically unsuitable before proposing a new entrance onto a restricted regional road.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing road users on the heavily trafficked R381 strategic route.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the specific policy objectives set out in the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH1DM Standard 26DM Standard 26BPolicy Objective NNR1Policy Objective NNR2Policy Objective WW11Section 4.6Section 4.6.3Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 13.5Section 13.6Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.3.2Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Orla McKiernan, sought permission for a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kiltullagh, Oranmore, within the Rural Metropolitan Area. The site is located off the R381 Restricted Regional Road. The application was refused because the proposed vehicular access did not comply with DM Standard 26B, which requires the use of existing entrances where possible. The Planning Authority concluded that the additional traffic movements onto this busy regional route would ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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