Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety risk arising from inadequate parking and access arrangements that necessitate dangerous reverse maneuvers.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The constrained nature of the proposed parking area and access would require vehicles to perform reverse maneuvers into or out of the site.
- The proposed layout creates a high potential for conflict between vehicles and other road users, including pedestrians.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single three-bedroom dwelling on a site adjoining Beverton House at 25 Beresford Green, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The application was refused by the local authority due to significant concerns regarding the site's access and parking configuration. The planning authority concluded that the restricted space would force drivers to reverse onto the public thoroughfare, creating a traffic hazard and endangering pedestrians, which rendered the development unacceptable ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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