Core Refusal Reason
Lack of justification for a second site entrance and failure to demonstrate adequate traffic safety sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a detailed justification for the requirement of a second site entrance when an existing entrance is already present at the site.
- The proposal does not demonstrate unobstructed sightlines of 90 metres to the nearside edge of the road in accordance with TII safety standards, representing a potential traffic hazard.
- The development would result in the unjust removal of mature roadside hedgerow, which is considered unnecessary and would set an undesirable precedent in the rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
INF OBJ 15INF POL 18INF POL 20INF OBJ 20RD POL 38RD POL 39Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the construction of a 54sqm detached domestic garage and the opening of a second site entrance at Stokestown, Laracor, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is located within a 'Strong Rural' area zoned RA (Rural Area). The Planning Authority identified significant issues regarding the necessity of a second entrance, the failure to demonstrate required 90m visibility splays for traffic safety, and the negative impact of removing mature roadside hedgerows. While the garag...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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