221107

to construct a dwelling house, sewage treatment system and garage, together with all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: House: 198sqm, Garage: 60sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns regarding the site's access onto a restricted Regional Road (R333), where poor road alignment and inadequate sightlines would endanger public safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed site entrance onto the R333 restricted Regional Road is deemed unsatisfactory and hazardous due to the horizontal and vertical alignment of the road and the presence of a continuous white line along the site frontage.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required sightlines of 160m could be permanently achieved and maintained in accordance with DM Standard 28 of the County Development Plan.
  • The development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a strategic regional route, thereby contravening Policy Objective NNR 1 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RC 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective RH 16Policy Objective NNR 1Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective WS 4Policy Objective WS 7Policy Objective WS 8Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 8Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective WM 2Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective RH 2DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 26DM Standard 26BDM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 63

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Stephen Reilly, sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Crossursa, Headford, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area within the GCTPS area, fronting the R333 restricted Regional Road. While the applicant established a rural housing need, the proposal was refused because the intended vehicular access was considered unsafe. The Planning Authority determined that the road's alignment, the presence of a continuo...
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