Core Reason for the Refused Part
The development seeking retention constitutes a traffic hazard due to inadequate intervisibility and sightlines at the entrance, compounded by insufficient information regarding boundary treatments and arboricultural impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The relocated entrance creates a traffic hazard because it fails to provide adequate intervisibility between vehicles and pedestrians exiting the site and the neighboring property, Larkspur.
- The applicant failed to submit a necessary Tree Survey and Impact Assessment to evaluate the damage caused by works to trees and hedges previously identified for retention.
- The submission contained contradictory information regarding boundary treatments and relied on unacceptable mitigation measures that required third-party consent to achieve safe sightlines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for modifications to a previously approved residential development and the retention of certain works at Rustic Lodge, Portmarnock. While the modifications were granted, the retention of the relocated entrance and boundary works was refused. The Planning Authority determined that the entrance layout constitutes a traffic hazard due to poor visibility for exiting vehicles and pedestrians. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide adequate documentation regard...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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