Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the proposed creation of a new access onto a restricted regional road (R333) without sufficient justification for bypassing alternative access options, combined with the failure to achieve mandatory safety sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing family home access or alternative lands off the non-restricted minor road (L6134) were technically unsuitable, which is a prerequisite for a new access onto a restricted regional road under DM Standard 26B.
- The proposed access onto the R333 is substandard as the required 160m sightlines are not achievable due to the vertical and horizontal alignment of the road, posing a significant traffic hazard to road users.
- The development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by failing to comply with the strategic road safety and rural housing policies set out in the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH2DM Standard 26BDM Standard 28Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application by Stephen Reilly proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system on family lands at Crossursa, Headford, Co. Galway. While the applicant established a rural housing need, the site is located off the R333, a restricted regional road. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because the applicant did not sufficiently explore or justify the use of alternative access points on non-restricted roads within the family landholding. Furthermore, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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