Core Refusal Reason
Potential traffic hazard and public safety risk due to excessive light spill and glare onto major adjoining roads, including the M50 and St. Margaret's Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical data, specifically ISO Lux contour mapping, to assess the impact of light spill on the M50 and St. Margaret's Road.
- The proposed lighting scheme poses a significant risk to public safety by potentially dazzling or distracting motorists, thereby creating a traffic hazard.
- The development is non-compliant with Fingal County Development Plan objectives which mandate the minimization of light spillage and the protection of the surrounding environment from light pollution.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new floodlighting system at Ballymun United Football Club, located on St. Margaret's Road near the M50 motorway. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the development would likely result in unacceptable light spill onto high-speed public roads, endangering traffic safety. Furthermore, the applicant provided insufficient technical evidence and mitigation measures to prove the scheme would not dazzle road users, leading to a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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