Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to inadequate sightlines at the site entrance, which would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance onto the public road (L-84101) is deemed unsatisfactory as it provides insufficient sightlines, failing to comply with DM Standard 20 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The development would interfere with the free flow of traffic and endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
- While the applicant satisfactorily established a rural housing need and provided acceptable effluent treatment details, the traffic safety concerns render the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 3DM Standard 20DM Standard 40Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5
Decision Document Summary
Liam Keane applied for permission to construct a single dwelling house, domestic garage, and proprietary effluent treatment system on a greenfield agricultural site at Ballynamanagh West, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. The site is located in an unserviced rural area identified as being 'under strong urban pressure'. Although the planning authority accepted that the applicant met the rural housing need criteria (Objectives RHO1 and RHO3) and that the design and effluent disposal were acceptable, the a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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