Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines and the proposed development's adverse visual impact on a sensitive landscape overlooking Lough O'Flynn.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access arrangements are considered unacceptable as the demonstrated sightlines are deficient in both directions, which, combined with the substandard road alignment and proximity to a railway bridge, would create a serious traffic hazard.
- The proposed siting on an open, elevated, and exposed point overlooking Lough O'Flynn is incapable of satisfactorily integrating into the rural setting and would result in a significant adverse visual impact on a protected scenic view.
- Granting permission would set an unwanted precedent for facilitating similar developments along roads where visibility is restricted and alignment is compromised, thereby endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.3Section 2.3.8Section 4.1.3Section 4.2Section 4.3Section 4.3.1Section 4.3.2Section 5.9Section 5.11Section 5.11.1Section 9.5Section 9.8Scenic View V15
Decision Document Summary
Robert Cregg sought planning permission for a 250.07sqm dwelling house and a 70sqm domestic garage at Willsborough, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. The 0.4-hectare site is located in a sensitive landscape overlooking Lough O'Flynn, designated as 'High Value' and subject to 'Scenic View V15' protections. Roscommon County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed entrance lacked the required 90m sightlines on a substandard road, posing a traffic hazard. Furthermore, the Planning A...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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