Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to the substandard nature of the access laneway in terms of width, alignment, and structural condition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The access laneway serving the site is considered substandard in terms of width, alignment, and structural condition, and is incapable of safely catering for additional residential traffic.
- The applicant does not currently generate traffic on this specific laneway, and the intensification of use by a non-native to this specific land would create a traffic hazard.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.41CPO 13.16CPO 17.35Appendix 1Appendix 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance on a greenfield site in Glasnamullen, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow. While the planning officer was satisfied that the applicant met the rural housing need criteria (CPO 6.41) as a permanent native resident of the wider area, the application was refused due to infrastructural constraints. The primary reason for refusal was the inadequacy of the private access laneway, which was deemed unsuitab...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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