Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns, specifically poor road alignment, hazardous turning movements, and insufficient sight visibility on the R-350 regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance onto the R-350 is considered hazardous due to poor horizontal road alignment and the presence of a continuous white line, indicating significant traffic safety risks.
- There is insufficient sight visibility to the south because of an existing bend in the carriageway, which would obstruct other road users and contravene DM Standard 28 of the County Development Plan.
- The development would be prejudicial to public safety and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by interfering with the free flow of traffic on a heavily trafficked regional road outside of speed limit restriction zones.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.6.2Policy Objective RH 3DM Standard 38DM Standard 37DM Standard 28DM Standard 6DM Standard 11Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a domestic dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.462ha agricultural site in Bullaun, Galway East. While the principle of a house was considered acceptable as the site is located in a 'structurally weak' area where the applicant is not required to demonstrate a specific housing need, the application was ultimately refused by Galway County Council. The refusal was based on critical traffic safety issues, including inadequate sightlines a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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