Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate sight distances at the proposed site entrance, creating a traffic hazard on a road with an 80km/h speed limit.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to achieve the required 70-metre sight distances in a westerly direction due to sub-optimum horizontal road alignment and existing roadside structures.
- The restricted visibility at the site entrance would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the local primary road L-4313, where an 80km/h speed limit applies.
- The proposal is contrary to DM Standard 20 and DM Standard 41 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021 and would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3 - Urban and Rural HousingChapter 13 - Development Management Guidelines and StandardsObjective RHO 2Objective RHO 9Objective WS 12DM Standard 20DM Standard 41
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 196 sqm dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Kilcorban, Co. Galway. While the site is located within a 'Structurally Weak Area' where rural housing is acceptable in principle under Objective RHO 2, the application was refused due to road safety concerns. The planning authority determined that the required 70-metre sightlines could not be achieved at the proposed entrance onto the L-4313, meaning the development would obstruct the safe flow of tr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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