Core Refusal Reason
Endangerment of public safety due to traffic hazard and intensification of vehicular movements on a primary pedestrian and cycle route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Metals/Atmospheric Road is a critical local pedestrian and cycle route that lacks the capacity to safely accommodate additional vehicular traffic.
- The intensification of vehicular movements would create a significant hazard for existing and future pedestrians and cyclists using the laneway.
- The existing junction between Barnhill Road and The Metals is substandard and cannot safely support the increased traffic volume generated by the development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of a two-storey residential building at The Barn, Atmospheric Road, Dalkey. The application was refused by the local authority because the proposed access via The Metals is an important pedestrian and cycle link that is unsuitable for increased vehicular use. The decision maker concluded that the development would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety, specifically citing the intensification of movements along a narrow laneway and the use of a s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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