Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to significant deficiencies in the local road network and the failure to demonstrate adequate sightlines at the site entrance, posing a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing road network serving the site is deficient in width, alignment, and structural condition, rendering it unsuitable for the increased traffic volume.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 70-meter sightlines in both directions could be achieved at the proposed entrance from the private road.
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing other road users due to poor visibility and road deficiencies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 1Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NBH 3Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
Michelle Melville applied for permission to construct a 183.20 sqm dwelling, a 60 sqm garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Glennascaul, Co. Galway. The site is situated in the Galway Rural Metropolitan Area. Although the applicant established a rural housing need under Policy Objective RH1, Galway County Council refused the application. The refusal was primarily based on the inadequacy of the local road network to handle additional traffic and the applicant's failure to provide evidence ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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