Core Refusal Reason
The intensification of traffic movements onto the heavily trafficked N11 National Primary Route, which would create a traffic hazard, endanger public safety, and adversely impact the carrying capacity of the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the principle of increased residential density is acceptable under zoning 'Objective A', the intensification of the existing access onto a 60km/h section of the N11 is contrary to national and local policies regarding road safety and capacity.
- The proposal would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety due to additional turning movements on a critical National Primary Route, which serves as a major link between Dublin City and the southeast.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar backland developments along this stretch of the N11, potentially leading to cumulative degradation of the strategic road network's efficiency.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.8.2 Policy Objective T24Section 5.8Section 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.6Section 12.3.7.7Section 12.4.8Section 12.4.5.2Section 12.4.5.6Policy Objective PHP18Policy Objective PHP19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an existing detached garage and the construction of two modern semi-detached, two-storey, two-bedroom houses in the rear garden of 'Stanmor', Stillorgan Road. The site is situated on a large plot fronting the N11, characterized by low-density detached dwellings. While the Inspector found the design, residential standards, and lack of overlooking to be acceptable and compatible with the site's zoning, the central issue was the proposed shared access onto th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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