Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, combined with significant deficiencies in the local road network and inadequate surface water management proposals.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not substantiate a rural-generated housing need as required by Objective RHO1 for areas designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard due to the deficient nature of the L-85601 road network and the failure to achieve required sightlines under DM Standard 20.
- The Planning Authority was not satisfied that surface water and effluent could be adequately managed on-site, which would contravene Objective WW7 and DM Standard 27 regarding sustainable drainage and environmental protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 9Objective FL 1Objective NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective LCM 2Objective WW 5Objective WW 7DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 20DM Standard 27DM Standard 29DM Standard 41
Decision Document Summary
Kieran Gill applied for permission to construct a 211.2 sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a greenfield site at Keamsellagh West, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure where strict housing need criteria apply. Galway County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to prove a local rural housing link, the local road network was deemed structurally and geometrically unsuitable to handle additional traffic, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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