Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate safe and unobstructed sightlines and forward visibility at the proposed site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate unobstructed sightlines of 90 metres to the nearside edge of the road in both directions from the proposed entrance.
- Unobstructed forward visibility stopping sightlines of 90 metres, in accordance with TII document DN-GEO-03031, were not proven and appear to be obstructed by existing boundary hedgerows.
- The submitted topographical details were insufficient to accurately show the position of the road edge and the full extent of roadside boundaries required for a proper safety assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Kearntown, Drumconrath, Co. Meath, within a 'Stronger Rural Area'. While the Planning Authority accepted the principle of development and the applicant's local housing need, the application was refused due to critical traffic safety concerns. The primary grounds for refusal relate to the applicant's failure to demonstrate that the required 90-metre sightlines and forward visibility could be achieved at the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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