Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards due to inadequate sightlines and unresolved concerns regarding flood risk and infrastructure provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard as the applicant failed to demonstrate that required sightlines can be achieved in accordance with DMURS standards.
- The applicant did not provide adequate details for necessary infrastructure upgrades, including laneway surfacing, boundary wall recession, and the provision of a 2m wide footpath.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site is protected from flooding, particularly given its proximity to flood-prone lands and the requirements of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQH092Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for dismantlement and demolition works on a site located behind residential properties on Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused permission because the proposal failed to meet safety standards for road access, specifically regarding sightline visibility and pedestrian infrastructure. Furthermore, the site's location near flood-prone areas necessitated a more robust demonstration of flood resilience which was not provided, leading t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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