Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with DMURS design standards and a significant lack of technical detail regarding road construction, surface water management, and bridge specifications.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed roundabout junction layout fails to adhere to DMURS design guidelines for urban roads, rendering it unsuitable and prejudicial to traffic safety.
- The application lacks essential technical specifications for road construction and surface water drainage systems, failing to account for local hydrology and catchment characteristics.
- The failure to include design, location, or structural details for the proposed bridge prevents an adequate assessment of its impact on biodiversity and public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This proposal sought permission for the construction of a section of a public inner relief road at Knockmullen and Ramstown Lower in Gorey Rural. The local authority refused the application because the design of the junction did not meet the required urban road standards set out in DMURS. Additionally, the submission was deemed deficient in technical information regarding road construction, drainage, and bridge design, leading the planning authority to conclude that the development would be prej...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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