Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety concerns due to inadequate sightlines on a sub-standard road and the lack of sufficient justification for a second vehicular entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority determined that adequate sightline distances in accordance with TII standards are unachievable to the east of the proposed entrance due to the horizontal and vertical alignment of the L-5051-0 local road.
- The applicant failed to provide a genuine necessity or sufficient justification for a second vehicular entrance, given the site is already served by an existing shared entrance approximately 100m to the east.
- The proposal raises concerns regarding the consolidation of potentially unauthorized development, as the existing dwelling appears to deviate from the positioning and floor level conditions specified in the original grant of permission (PRR 19/995).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 1 S2.1.9CPO 9.6CPO 9.37CPO 9.40CPO 9.41CPO 12.34CPO 12.54CPO 17.3512.813.217.4Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the creation of a new vehicular entrance and gravel driveway for an existing detached dwelling at Monalin, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow, situated within a Level 10 'Rural Area' and an 'Area of High Amenity'. Although the works were considered acceptable in principle, the application was refused on the grounds of traffic safety, as the sub-standard width and alignment of the L-5051-0 road prevent the achievement of required sightlines. Additionally, the Planning Authorit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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