Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal control over the lands required to achieve and maintain the necessary 120-meter sight visibility splays, resulting in a potential traffic hazard on a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The required sight visibility splay of 120 meters in both directions cannot be satisfactorily achieved or maintained in accordance with DM Standard 20 of the County Development Plan.
- The applicant has not demonstrated sufficient legal interest or control over the third-party lands necessary to carry out works or maintenance to guarantee the required visibility splays.
- The proposed development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a Class II Controlled road (R355), endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsDM Standard 18bDM Standard 20Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
Niall and Fiona Naughton sought planning permission to construct a dormer dwellinghouse and domestic garage with a wastewater treatment system at Abbeypark, located approximately 5km south of Ballinasloe on the R355 regional road. Although the site was considered acceptable in principle regarding rural housing policy, the application was refused due to road safety concerns. The Planning Authority concluded that the necessary 120-meter sight distances could not be guaranteed as the required visib...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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