Core Refusal Reason
The refusal is based on the lack of planning justification for an additional entrance and the failure to demonstrate safe access and egress due to inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a robust planning justification or demonstrate a specific need for an additional vehicle entrance to service the existing dwelling.
- The proposed development would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar unnecessary entrances in rural areas, contrary to proper planning.
- The application failed to demonstrate compliance with traffic safety standards, specifically the requirement for 90-metre sightlines, thereby posing a hazard to road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 38
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention and upgrade of a vehicle entrance and the creation of parking spaces at Hill View, Tullaghanogue, Trim, Co. Meath, a site located in a rural area zoned 'RA'. Meath County Council refused the proposal because the applicants failed to justify the necessity of a second entrance and did not demonstrate that the entrance could facilitate safe traffic movements. Specifically, the proposal failed to meet the 90-metre sightline requirements mandated by TII guidelines and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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