Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused primarily due to significant traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines and HGV servicing, alongside insufficient surface water drainage information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 65m sightlines for the commercial access point onto the L76062 are achievable, posing a traffic hazard.
- There is a lack of evidence regarding the safe serviceability of the site by heavy goods vehicles, which would exacerbate existing traffic safety issues.
- The application provided insufficient technical details concerning surface water drainage attenuation, preventing a full assessment of the development's impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.29.3Section 18.29
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing habitable dwelling at Clonard Great, Wexford Rural, to facilitate commercial development. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that it would create a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines at the proposed access and a failure to demonstrate safe HGV maneuvering within the site. Additionally, the lack of comprehensive surface water drainage plans meant the proposal was deemed contrary to the proper plann...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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