Galway County Council has refused planning permission for a residential development of 11 houses and apartments in Tuam.
A planning application was made to demolish a derelict building on an overgrown site on Bishop Street, Tuam.
In its place would have been built three terraced houses facing onto the road, with eight apartments arranged in duplexes to the rear.
Ten parking spaces would be located next to the apartments, with rear gardens and public open space separating it from the existing homes on either side.
Galway County Council refused planning permission due to a number of road safety issues, and concerns about water and wastewater capacity.
The council said that based on the information received the developer has “failed to adequately address the impact that the proposed vehicular access would have on the public Regional road”.
In particular, the council cited alterations to the public footpath, necessary signage and road markings.
Concerns about sightlines at the entrance off the road and turning areas within the proposed car parking were also expressed.
Finally, the council cited concerns about the lack of an up-to-date feasibility letter from Uiscde Eireann regarding public water and wastewater infrastructure.
