Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient sight-lines at the proposed access point on a bend, creating a traffic hazard and failing to meet development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access is located on a bend of a minor County road where the required sight-lines of 65m in each direction cannot be achieved.
- The development is contrary to the specific safety standards set out in Volume 2 Objective 6.2.6 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The substandard visibility at the entrance/exit point would endanger public safety by creating a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Objective 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the erection of a fully serviced dwelling and associated works at Ardenagh Little, Ballymitty. The local authority refused the application on the grounds of road safety, specifically noting that the proposed entrance is situated on a bend of a minor County road. Because the applicant could not demonstrate the mandatory 65-meter sight-lines required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, the development was deemed a traffic hazard that would compromis...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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