Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate adequate unobstructed sightlines at the proposed site entrance, necessitating works on third-party lands without legal consent and creating a significant traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required unobstructed sightlines in accordance with TII document DN-GEO-03060, specifically failing to show full visibility to the nearside road edge.
- Necessary visibility works require the use of lands outside the applicant's ownership, and no written consent from the relevant landowner was submitted to facilitate these works.
- The proposed development would be injurious to public safety by reason of a traffic hazard and would establish an undesirable future precedent contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Niall Dunne sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Croboy, Hill of Down, Enfield, Co. Meath. While the Planning Authority found the Appropriate Assessment screening and revised dwelling location acceptable following a Further Information request, the application was refused based on a negative recommendation from the Transportation department. The refusal centers on the applicant's inability to provide safe site access, as ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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