Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and endangerment of public safety due to inadequate visibility for vehicles exiting the entrance onto Martello Avenue.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed modifications to the pillars do not materially resolve the visibility issues identified in the previous refusal (Reg. Ref. D25A/0769).
- The entrance fails to provide adequate sightlines to the carriageway and footpath, particularly given the restricted road width and parallel parking on Martello Avenue.
- The intensification of vehicular movements at this location would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety for both pedestrians and road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks the retention of a 2-metre high double leaf gate and the modification of two pillars at Mount Verona House, Dun Laoghaire. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority as the entrance fails to provide sufficient visibility for vehicles egressing onto Martello Avenue. Due to the narrow nature of the road and existing parking constraints, the development is considered to create a significant traffic hazard and endanger public safety, failing to overcome the grounds of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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