Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance creating a traffic hazard, and the excessive scale and bulk of the dwelling on an exposed site which would fail to integrate into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access onto the L-8573 local road fails to meet the required 70m sight distance standards, posing a significant risk to public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The design, mass, and bulk of the proposed dwelling are considered inappropriate for the open and exposed nature of the site, leading to a development that would be visually obtrusive.
- The proposal fails to integrate effectively into the rural landscape, thereby contravening specific County Development Plan objectives regarding rural housing design and landscape preservation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO1Objective RHO 9DM Standard 6DM Standard 20DM Standard 41Chapter 3Chapter 6Chapter 9Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
Brian Rabbitte Jnr sought permission for a domestic dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.228 ha site at Killeeneen More, located within the Galway Transportation Planning Strategy (GTPS) area. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the required 70m sightlines for the entrance on the L-8573 could not be achieved, creating a traffic hazard. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the dwelling's scale and bulk were unsuitable for the exposed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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