Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to significant traffic safety hazards and the detrimental impact on visual amenities caused by the extensive removal of mature roadside boundaries within a Town Greenbelt.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is considered unsafe due to the site's elevated topography relative to the road and restricted frontage, which prevents the achievement of necessary sightlines.
- The project necessitates the excessive removal of mature hedgerows and roadside boundaries, including lands outside the applicant's control, causing serious injury to the visual amenity of the Town Greenbelt.
- The creation of an additional access point and the resulting traffic movements would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the L1311, constituting a public safety hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 6-1TM3-3GI 6-1GI 7-4HE 4-6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to demolish a derelict structure and construct a new dwelling at Rathgoggan North, Charleville. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on five grounds, focusing on traffic safety and environmental impact. The site's physical constraints, including its elevation and limited frontage, preclude safe vehicular access. Additionally, the required removal of extensive mature vegetation to facilitate the entrance was considered a violation of greenbelt protection ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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