Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to inadequate vehicular sightlines creating a traffic hazard and the lack of a compliant surface water drainage design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to demonstrate the required 45m visibility sightlines at the vehicular entrance as mandated by DMURS standards.
- The applicant failed to provide an acceptable surface water drainage design incorporating appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in compliance with GDSDS principles.
- Intensification of the existing entrance without adequate sightlines would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and is contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new three-bedroom dwelling at Glendowan, Baskin Lane, Kinsealy, Co. Dublin. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily because the existing vehicular entrance does not meet the required 45-meter visibility standards set out in the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS), posing a significant traffic hazard. Additionally, the application lacked a comprehensive surface water drainage strategy and failed to demonstrate compliance wit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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