Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to substandard access arrangements that fail to meet DMURS requirements, creating traffic hazards and safety risks within the existing estate.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access lane is non-compliant with DMURS standards and cannot accommodate the necessary infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, or large service and construction vehicles.
- The development would lead to an unacceptable intensification of traffic and congestion on the existing estate road, creating a public safety hazard due to a lack of turning provision and existing parking pressures.
- The application failed to provide essential technical and statutory information, including an Irish Water Statement of Design Acceptance, hydraulic calculations for foul drains, and evidence of Part V social housing compliance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of 9 dwellings at Coolcots, Wexford Rural. Wexford County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed access lane was insufficient in width and design to meet DMURS standards or safely accommodate service vehicles. The planning authority determined that the development would create a traffic hazard and exacerbate congestion within the Carricklawn estate, while also noting significant omissions in the application regarding drainage calcula...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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