Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular exit lacks justification and poses a significant traffic hazard to pedestrians and road users while conflicting with active travel infrastructure and design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification or demonstrate a clear need for an additional vehicular exit at this location.
- The development would compromise public safety and create a traffic hazard for pedestrians and vulnerable road users, contrary to road safety and place-making policies.
- The exit's location interferes with planned active travel infrastructure and fails to meet technical gradient standards specified in TII documentation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CMP34Objective DMSO118
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a secondary vehicular exit at Swords Shopping Centre on Rathbeale Road, Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the proposal primarily due to a lack of demonstrated need and concerns regarding traffic safety for pedestrians and vulnerable road users. The decision noted that the exit would obstruct improved active travel infrastructure and failed to comply with technical gradient requirements (TII DN-GEO-03060), ultimately conflicting with the Fingal Developm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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