Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards, insufficient technical information regarding water infrastructure, and significant inaccuracies in the submitted application documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is deemed unsafe due to existing road geometry and high traffic volumes on Long Mile Road, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The development fails to demonstrate a safe setback from a 12-inch asbestos water main, which has not been agreed with Irish Water and could be prejudicial to public health.
- The application contains inaccurate and inconsistent information, with drawings failing to match the actual development on-site, making it impossible to properly assess the impact on the road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a constructed fence and boundaries and the relocation of existing access at Long Mile Road, Drimnagh. The Planning Authority refused the application on four grounds, primarily focusing on the danger to public safety caused by traffic hazards on a busy stretch of road. Furthermore, the proximity to a 12-inch asbestos water main without Irish Water's consent and the lack of clarity in the submitted plans—which did not accurately reflect the development in situ—...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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