Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the junction of the private lane and the public road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard because the required 65.0m sightlines from a 3.0m setback cannot be achieved at the junction of the private lane and the public road.
- Visibility is significantly restricted to the southeast due to a bend in the road and the presence of a single continuous white line on a heavily trafficked route where the maximum speed limit applies.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 18.29 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.29
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house at Bolacaheer, Tombrack, with access via a shared private lane connecting to a heavily trafficked County road. The application was refused by the local authority primarily due to public safety concerns regarding traffic. The planning authority determined that the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines at the junction with the public road, where visibility is constrained by a road bend and existing markings, ma...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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