Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate sight distances at the proposed vehicular access, which would create a traffic hazard, and an inappropriate house design that fails to comply with rural design guidelines and visual impact policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is located at a point with sub-optimum road alignment where the required 70m sight distances cannot be achieved, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The design, scale, and massing of the proposed dwelling, particularly the double-height gable on the front elevation, are considered inappropriate for the rural setting and contrary to the 'Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House'.
- The development would materially contravene Policy Objective RH9 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and fails to comply with DM Standards 8, 28, and 47 regarding design and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15DM Standard 28DM Standard 47Policy Objective RH9DM Standard 8Design Guidelines for the Single Rural House
Decision Document Summary
Johnathan Creaven sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cloonsheecahill, Loughrea. While the site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' where rural housing need is not a primary constraint, the proposal was refused by Galway County Council. The refusal was based on the applicant's inability to provide safe sightlines at the entrance due to poor road alignment and the determination that the house design was visually unsuitable for the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.