SD23A/0254

Upgrading and improvement of an existing, established and historic entrance to improve access and egress and overall vehicle user safety to Baldonnell Garden Centre and residential house on site, demolition of existing florist building on site, new gated entrance and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Lack of legal interest/consent for works on TII-owned land and significant traffic safety concerns regarding the intensification of an unsuitable access on the N7.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide written consent from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for works proposed on lands outside their ownership, rendering the application invalid for further consideration.
  • The proposed upgrades to the access located on the N7 hard shoulder are insufficient to resolve existing safety issues and may introduce new hazards through additional signage and obstacles.
  • The development would lead to the intensification of an unsuitable access, contrary to national guidelines and local objectives aimed at protecting the safety and efficiency of the national road network.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SM6 Objective 4

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the upgrading and improvement of a historic entrance at Baldonnell Garden Centre, located off the N7 Naas Road in Dublin 22. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the proposed works extended onto lands owned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland without the necessary written consent. Furthermore, the works were deemed a traffic hazard as they failed to adequately address safety concerns identified in the Road Safety Audit and would result in the intensif...
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