Core Refusal Reason
The development creates a traffic hazard and endangers public safety due to poor visibility and the restricted nature of the adjacent roadway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The restricted width of Martello Avenue and the presence of parallel parking on the opposite side of the road make the vehicular entrance unsuitable.
- The specific configuration of the vehicular gates results in a lack of visibility for drivers onto the adjacent public footpath and carriageway.
- The development endangers public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Retention permission was sought for development involving vehicular gates at Mount Verona House, Dun Laoghaire. The local authority refused the application primarily due to the site's context on Martello Avenue, where the narrow road width and existing parallel parking exacerbate the risks of a vehicular entrance. The gate configuration fails to provide adequate sightlines for exiting vehicles, posing a direct threat to pedestrians on the public footpath and other road users. Consequently, the d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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