Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient sight distances at the proposed entrance and lack of control over third-party lands required to achieve necessary visibility, posing a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to meet the required sight distances of 70m at the entrance onto the L-6173 as specified in DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant does not have sufficient legal interest or control over the third-party lands to the west necessary to remove obstructions (stone wall and trees) and achieve the required visibility.
- Granting permission would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety due to restricted sightlines for vehicles exiting the site onto the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RHO 9Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67Section 4.6Section 4.6.1Section 7.5.3Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2
Decision Document Summary
Kevin Moylan sought permission for a 175 sqm private dwelling house and effluent treatment system at Balrobuck Beg, Corrundulla, Co. Galway. The site is located within the Galway County Transport Planning Study (GCTPS) area and is characterized by low landscape sensitivity. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused primarily due to road safety concerns. Specifically, the proposed entrance onto the L-6173 lacks the required 70-meter sightlines to the west,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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