Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns, specifically inadequate sightlines at the site access and potential negative impacts on the public road and footpath network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to adequately address the impact of the proposed site access on the public road and footpath, including the loss of on-street parking and required alterations outside the planning boundary.
- The proposed sightlines at the junction of the site access and the public road are insufficient and do not comply with DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users, and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 20DM Standard 28Chapter 3.1 Land Use Management (Tuam LAP 2018-2024)Chapter 3.7 Urban Design & Landscape (Tuam LAP 2018-2024)Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingSection 3.9 Rural Housing Policies and ObjectivesChapter 13 - Development Management StandardsSection 13.3 Guidelines for Residential Development
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of three terraced dwellings on a 0.08 Ha brownfield site at Townparks, Tuam, Co. Galway, with access via an existing side laneway. Although the site is situated on lands zoned for residential use near the town centre, Galway County Council refused permission due to critical deficiencies in the proposed access arrangements. The Planning Authority concluded that the development would create a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines and unauthorized impa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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