Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to a deficient road network and inadequate sightlines at the proposed site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing road network serving the development is deficient in capacity, width, and alignment, making it unsuitable for the increased traffic generated by the proposal.
- The proposed site entrance provides restricted sightlines that fail to meet the requirements of DM Standard 28 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4 Rural Living and DevelopmentChapter 7 Section 6 - Wastewater Policies and ObjectivesChapter 8 Section 8.13 – LandscapeChapter 10 Section 10.6 Natural Heritage and BiodiversityChapter 10 Section 10.15 Green and Blue InfrastructureDM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 40Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5RH 3 Rural Housing Zone 3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Paul Kelly, sought permission to construct a new 239.20sqm dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clostoken, Loughrea, Co. Galway. The site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' where rural housing need is not a material consideration. However, following a request for further information regarding sightlines and landscaping, the Planning Authority refused permission. The refusal was primarily based on the deficiency of the local road network and the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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