Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns arising from inadequate sightlines at the relocated entrance and the excessive scale and bulk of the domestic garage, which was deemed out of character with the rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The relocated entrance fails to achieve the required 70m sight distances in both directions, which would result in a traffic hazard and is contrary to Development Management Standard 20.
- The domestic garage, by virtue of its significant scale (97.4 sq.m), bulk, and green corrugated sheeting finish, is out of character with the existing dwelling and the pattern of development in the rural area.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate justification for a garage of this size or demonstrate legal control over the third-party lands required to achieve necessary sightlines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingChapter 9 - Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementSection 9.10.1Section 9.11Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsSection 13.3Section 13.4DM Standard 20Policy LCM 1Objective LCM 1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a 97.4 sq.m domestic garage and a relocated site entrance at Carrownacroagh, Headford, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a rural agricultural area designated as Landscape Sensitivity Class 1. Galway County Council refused the proposal because the relocated entrance creates a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines that require works on lands outside the applicant's control. Furthermore, the garage was considered to be of an inappropriate sc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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