Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes a traffic hazard due to inadequate visibility and sightlines near a primary school and junction, while also providing an unnecessary secondary access point.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 6-metre-wide entrance lacks demonstrated visibility and sightlines, creating a traffic hazard near a busy junction and a primary school.
- The absence of pedestrian-vehicle inter-visibility and footpaths on narrow roads poses a significant safety risk to vulnerable road users.
- The retention of an additional entrance where one already exists contravenes development standards and sets an undesirable precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS129Objective DMS126
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a 6-metre-wide vehicular entrance converted from a pedestrian gate at The Five Roads, Jordanstown, Lusk. The site is located near a primary school and a priority junction. The local authority refused the application because the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard in an area with narrow roads and no footpaths. Additionally, the development was deemed unnecessary given the existing site access and was found to be i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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