Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard and obstruct road users due to the creation of an additional access point on a regional road (R359) where a multiplicity of accesses already exists and alternative access via a local road is available.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory justification for a new farm entrance and roadway on this specific stretch of the R359 regional road, especially given the multiplicity of existing accesses.
- The proposed development is contrary to DM Standard 20 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 as the turning movements generated would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a public road.
- The retention of the entrance would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users on a regional route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9Section 9.11Chapter 11Obj AFF1Obj AFF2Obj AFF 4Obj AFF 5DM Standard 33DM Standard 34DM Standard 20
Decision Document Summary
Ronan Duhan sought planning permission for a new farm entrance and the retention and completion of a farm roadway at Cloonahinch, Galway, located along the R359 regional road south of Woodlawn. The site is approximately 0.0932 hectares and adjoins the former Woodlawn National School. Galway County Council refused the application primarily on traffic safety grounds, noting that the applicant did not sufficiently justify the need for an additional access point on a regional road where multiple acc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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