Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate adequate sightlines at the junction of Quay Road and the private driveway, resulting in a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide evidence that sightlines comply with the requirements of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS 2019).
- The existing sightlines at the intersection of Quay Road and the private driveway are substandard, creating a risk to road safety and traffic flow.
- The proposed development would contravene Objective DMSO118 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO118
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a detached single-storey house at Quay Road, Rush, Co. Dublin, utilizing an existing private driveway for access. The local authority refused permission because the applicant did not satisfactorily demonstrate that the required sightlines could be achieved at the junction with Quay Road. The development was deemed a traffic hazard and found to be in conflict with Objective DMSO118 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, as it would compromise road ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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