221205
for the following development: (a) construction of a new dwelling, (b) construction of a domestic garage, (c) wastewater treatment system with percolation area, (d) upgrade existing site entrance and access roadway and (e) all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 234.42 sqm (house) & 40 sqm (garage)
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from a substandard local road junction and the haphazard nature of the proposal, specifically the landscape scarring caused by a 300m internal access road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard due to additional traffic movements onto the substandard local road (L-8701) where visibility at the junction is inadequate.
- The requirement for a substantial internal driveway of approximately 300 metres to access the dwelling is considered a haphazard and disorderly form of development.
- The proposed setback of the dwelling would result in a scarring effect on the landscape that is considered avoidable and would set an undesirable precedent for future development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM standard 28
Decision Document Summary
Ciaran Ryan sought planning permission for a 234.42sqm dwelling and 40sqm garage at Ballinrooaun, Loughrea, on a site of approximately 2.98 hectares. The proposal included the construction of a significant 300m internal driveway to access the house. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the local road network (L-8701) is substandard in alignment and visibility, meaning the development would create a traffic hazard. Additionally, the planning authority concluded that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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