Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance, failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, and insufficient technical information regarding the proposed private water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance onto the L-8554 is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted sightlines, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area identified as being under strong urban influence, contrary to Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Insufficient details were provided to demonstrate that the proposed private water supply would meet public health standards or avoid negative impacts on the source or yield of existing supplies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WS 5Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 47DM Standard 68
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Mark Bermingham, sought permission to construct a 222 sqm dwelling house and a 60 sqm garage on an agricultural greenfield site at Caherawoneen North, Kinvara, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban pressure. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposed entrance lacked safe sightlines onto the local road network, the applicant did not substantiate a rural-generated housing need, and the application lacked necess...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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