Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to technical deficiencies regarding safe site access, restricted sightlines at the entrance, and the failure to demonstrate the feasibility of a public water connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest to access the site via the private road and did not prove the road network was suitable for the increased traffic generated by the development.
- The proposed vehicular access is located near a bend with restricted visibility, and the absence of sight distance triangles on the layout plan would result in a traffic hazard.
- In the absence of a pre-connection enquiry from Irish Water, the applicant failed to establish the feasibility of a water connection, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 36
Decision Document Summary
Alana Duggan sought planning permission for a 249 sqm two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kilgill, Claregalway, Co. Galway. While the Planning Authority acknowledged the applicant's social links and housing need under Policy Objective RH 2, the proposal was refused on technical grounds. The refusal was based on the failure to demonstrate legal access over a private road, inadequate sightlines at the site entrance which would endanger public safety, and the lack of con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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