Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate sight visibility distances at the proposed entrance onto the L-4313 local primary road, posing a risk to public safety and traffic flow.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The required 70m sight visibility distance in a south-easterly direction cannot be achieved due to the horizontal alignment of the road and the presence of roadside structures which obstruct vision.
- The proposed development would be contrary to DM Standard 20 and DM Standard 41 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021, which require safe access and the protection of the carrying capacity of the road network.
- Turning movements generated by the development onto a high-speed local primary route with sub-optimum alignment would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a public safety hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3 - Urban and Rural HousingChapter 13 - Development Management Guidelines and StandardsObjective RHO 2Objective WS 12Objective RHO 9DM Standard 20DM Standard 41
Decision Document Summary
D Nevin sought permission for a 196 sqm dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Kilcorban, Co. Galway, on a 0.203Ha site located in a 'Structurally Weak Area'. While the proposal was deemed acceptable in principle under rural housing policy and met design standards for the landscape category, it was ultimately refused on road safety grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the applicant failed to demonstrate the necessary 70m sightlines at the site entrance onto the L-4313, concluding...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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