Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N17 National Road and fails to demonstrate adequate sightlines, posing a significant traffic hazard and conflicting with strategic road protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to an intensification of use of an existing access onto the N17 National Primary Road, which is contrary to DM Standard 27a and Policy Objective NR1 regarding the protection of strategic roads.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightline triangles or sufficient separation between adjacent entrances, resulting in overlapping visibility splays and potential conflicting traffic movements.
- The proposal would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a national route where an 80kph speed limit applies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 13DM Standard 14DM Standard 27aDM Standard 28DM Standard 33DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Policy Objective NR1Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3
Decision Document Summary
John O’Donnell sought planning permission for the construction of a walled silage slab and a slatted shed with an underground slurry tank, as well as retention permission for an existing agricultural shed at Cartron, Milltown, Co. Galway. The subject site is an established farmstead located on the N17 National Primary Road. Galway County Council refused the application based on recommendations from the Roads Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The refusal centered on the inten...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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