Core Refusal Reason
Substandard sightlines at the junction of the private laneway and public road (L8037-1), leading to a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The junction of the shared private laneway and the public road (L8037-1) is substandard in sightline provision, failing to meet the required 65m visibility from a 3.0m setback.
- The proposed development would result in the intensification of a deficient access point, thereby augmenting an existing traffic hazard.
- The proposal is contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 and is considered prejudicial to public safety and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.29.2Section 18.29.3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the erection of a fully serviced single-storey dwelling house at Bawnmore, New Ross Rural, to be accessed via a shared private laneway. The local authority refused permission primarily due to traffic safety concerns, noting that the junction between the laneway and the public road (L8037-1) provides inadequate sightlines. The development was deemed to intensify a substandard access point, creating a traffic hazard and violating Sections 18.29.2 and 18.29.3 of the Wexford...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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