Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety concerns arising from inadequate sightlines at the site access and the lack of a comprehensive surface water management plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide technical drawings demonstrating 49m sightlines or the necessary works and third-party consents required to achieve them.
- A surface water management plan based on SuDS principles was not submitted to ensure no discharge onto the public road or adjoining sites.
- The proposed access point does not meet safety standards for a Class 2 regional road, creating a traffic hazard contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS76Objective TS79Section 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
This application for the retention of alterations and extensions to a dwellinghouse in Ballaghablake, Ardcolm, was refused by Wexford County Council. The decision was based on the failure to demonstrate safe access onto a Class 2 regional road, specifically regarding insufficient sightlines and the lack of a SuDS-compliant surface water management plan. The planning authority determined that the development would constitute a traffic hazard and fails to comply with specific transport and safety ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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