Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety risk due to inadequate vehicular circulation, lack of a functional turning circle, and unsafe drop-off/collection arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing and proposed site layouts fail to provide a functional 2.0-metre turning circle, necessitating dangerous reverse manoeuvres in close proximity to the childcare facility's entrance.
- The circulation route and set-down area do not allow for vehicles to arrive and depart in a forward gear, creating an unacceptable traffic hazard for users and the public.
- The development fails to provide safe and convenient off-street parking and drop-off points, which is contrary to Objective DMS94 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS94
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permanent retention planning permission for an existing childcare facility at 52 Beechpark Avenue, Castleknock, Dublin 15. The local authority refused the application on the grounds of traffic safety and public hazard. The primary issue identified was the lack of a safe vehicular circulation system; specifically, the absence of a turning circle forces drivers to reverse near the creche entrance rather than exiting in a forward gear. This deficiency in off-street parking a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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