Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns regarding insufficient sightlines at the site entrance and environmental risks stemming from inadequate effluent treatment and disposal arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to demonstrate adequate sightlines at the site entrance as required by DM Standard 20, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the site can adequately treat and dispose of domestic effluent, posing a risk to water quality and the integrity of the Galway Bay Complex SAC and Inner Galway Bay SPA.
- Despite the applicant establishing a local housing need, the technical deficiencies regarding traffic safety and wastewater management mean the proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 3DM Standard 20Objective NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Westley Burke applied for permission to construct a single dwelling house, garage, and effluent treatment system at Ballynamanagh West, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a rural area identified as being under 'strong urban pressure' within the Galway Transportation Study Area. While the planner acknowledged that the applicant met the criteria for local housing need under Objectives RHO 1 and RHO 3, the application was refused. The refusal was based on the failure to provide safe ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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