Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards, insufficient environmental and drainage documentation, and the potential to set an undesirable precedent for the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines from the communal entrance to the public road.
- The application lacked essential technical documentation, including an Appropriate Assessment Screening, a flood risk assessment, and clear evidence of viable foul and surface water drainage connections.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively harm the amenities and character of Rowlestown Village.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a new two-storey dwelling on a site adjacent to No. 3 The Sycamore in Rolestown, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the development failed to demonstrate safe road access and lacked critical information regarding its impact on European sites and public health infrastructure. Additionally, the authority determined that the proposal would set a negative precedent, conflicting with the proper planning and sustainable de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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