Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need (local intrinsic links) and the proposed vehicular entrance failed to provide safe sightlines, creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or local intrinsic links to the area as required by Objective RHO 1 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The proposed vehicular entrance does not meet the required 70-meter sightlines in both directions, which is contrary to Development Management Standard 20 and would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would conflict with ministerial guidelines regarding rural housing in areas under strong urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1DM Standard 20Chapter 3Chapter 9Chapter 13Section 9.10Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Declan O Céidigh sought planning permission for a 280 sqm dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.42ha coastal site at Na hAille, Co. Galway, situated within the Gaeltacht and a Class 3 Landscape. The proposal was refused by Galway County Council primarily because the applicant did not establish a sufficient rural housing need under Objective RHO 1, as the family home was only acquired in 2002 when the applicant was thirteen. Additionally, the proposed access onto a nar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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