Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding restricted sight visibility on the L7443 and the potential for adverse visual impact on an elevated rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to severely restricted sight visibility at the site entrance onto the L7443 local road.
- The site is located in an elevated and exposed rural landscape where the proposed dwelling would detract from the visual amenity and character of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information, including cross-sections and a visual impact assessment, to demonstrate that the development could be appropriately assimilated into the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM Standard 28Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 8Objective RH 3
Decision Document Summary
Siobhan Ward applied for permission to construct a private dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cloonahinch, Galway East. The site is located in a 'Low Value 1' landscape within a 'Structurally Weak' area. Galway County Council refused the proposal because the restricted sightlines on the L7443 local road would create a traffic hazard. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the development, situated on an elevated site without adequate visual assessment or ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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