Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the intensification of ribbon development along a regional road and the creation of a traffic hazard resulting from inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to and intensify existing ribbon development along the regional road, materially contravening Objective RF55 of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposal is inconsistent with the 'Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2005) regarding the prevention of ribbon development in rural areas.
- The proposed access arrangements provide inadequate sightlines, which would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and contravening Objective DMS129.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RF55Objective DMS129
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a storey and a half dwelling at Rath Great, Naul, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused permission on two primary grounds: first, that the site would exacerbate ribbon development along a regional road, contrary to local and national planning policies aimed at preserving rural character; and second, that the proposed entrance failed to meet safety standards for sightlines, representing a significant traffic hazard. Consequently, the development wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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