Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines, specifically restricted by neighboring boundary hedging and street furniture, which fails to meet DMURS visibility standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access options (including the two alternative appeal options) fail to provide the 45m sightlines required by DMURS for a 50km/h speed zone.
- Achieving necessary visibility relies on the removal or maintenance of a neighboring property's hedge, for which the applicant has not demonstrated legal consent.
- The presence of existing street furniture, such as a telegraph/electric pole within the visibility envelope, further compromises the safety of vehicular movements from the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS126Objective DMS129Objective RF56Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Sandra FitzSimons, sought permission for a new standalone vehicular access for 'Baymeadows' at Loughshinny, Co. Dublin, to facilitate the sale of an adjoining property with which it currently shares an entrance. The site is located on the L320 Harbour Road, which has a 50km/h speed limit. Fingal County Council refused permission due to traffic hazards and undesirable precedent. On appeal, the applicant provided two additional access configurations to address sightline concerns. Th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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