Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends granting permission, concluding that the proposed development is acceptable in terms of traffic safety and convenience, provides an improved pedestrian and cyclist environment, and is in accordance with proper planning and sustainable development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The relocation of the access to a new four-arm signalised junction will improve the efficient operation of Rock Road by providing a dedicated right-turn lane where one currently does not exist.
- The proposed pedestrian crossing, while approximately 16 metres wide, represents a material improvement over the existing 19-metre informal crossing and better aligns with pedestrian desire lines.
- A two-lane outbound exit is justified to prevent internal traffic queuing within the hospital campus that could potentially obstruct emergency service access.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SNI ZoningSpecific Objective 128Policy Objective PHP9: Health Care FacilitiesSection 12.4: Development Management Requirements for TransportSection 12.4.1: Road Layout Design (DMURS)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the relocation of the primary vehicular entrance for Blackrock Hospital approximately 60 metres south along Rock Road (R118) to create a new four-arm signalised junction with Phoenix Terrace. The existing entrance is currently constrained by a staggered layout and time-restricted right-turn movements. The Planning Authority originally refused the application, citing the excessive width of the proposed pedestrian crossing and a lack of justification for two outbound traffic ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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