Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate required 70m sight distance triangles at the proposed vehicular entrance, posing a potential traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a site layout plan demonstrating the mandatory 70-metre sight distance triangles in both directions from the proposed vehicular entrance.
- In the absence of demonstrated sightlines, the Planning Authority determined the development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard or obstruction of road users.
- The proposal is non-compliant with DM Standard 20 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO2Section 3.8.2Section 3.9Section 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4DM Standard 20
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Derreen Upper, Kilkerrin, Co. Galway, on a site containing a derelict dwelling. While the site is located in a 'structurally weak area' where residential development is generally facilitated, the application was refused on road safety grounds. Despite requests for further information and clarification, the applicant failed to provide a site layout plan demonstrating the required 70m sightlines...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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