Core Refusal Reason
The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance to 4.8m is considered excessive, non-compliant with development plan standards, and a potential traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance width of 4.8m exceeds the maximum allowable standards and directly contravenes Objective DMSO204 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development is considered to endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing road users.
- The proposal would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO204
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an amendment to a previously granted planning permission to widen the vehicular entrance at 45 Dal Riada, Portmarnock, from 4m to 4.8m. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed width is excessive and inconsistent with the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. The decision primarily cites concerns regarding traffic safety, the potential for road user obstruction, and the negative impact on local residential amenity and planning precedent....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.