Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to restricted visibility at the vehicular entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in a lack of visibility between vehicles entering or exiting the site and other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.
- The lack of sightlines would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety on Seafield Road.
- The proposal fails to comply with the general specifications for vehicular entrances as set out in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.4.9 Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding Areas (i) General Specifications
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to raise the front granite boundary at Ross Cottage, located on Seafield Road in Killiney. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the increased height would obstruct critical sightlines for vehicles using the entrance. This obstruction was deemed a significant traffic hazard that would endanger pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Consequently, the development was found to be in breach of Section 8.2.4.9 of the County Development Plan ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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