Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety concerns arising from substandard access via a private lane, specifically inadequate sightlines at the public road junction and the applicant's lack of legal control over necessary road improvements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard as required sightlines at the junction of the private access road and the public road (Old Waterford Road) have not been demonstrated in accordance with DMURS.
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest or control to carry out necessary upgrade works to the private lane, which is currently considered substandard for additional traffic movements.
- The proposal is considered premature and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to outstanding technical details regarding surface water drainage, amenity space, and utility connections.
Cited Policies (CDP)
H02H04H17H18Section 3.4.2Table 3.1Table 3.2Section 4.7Section 8.6Section 8.8SPPR 2SPPR3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the subdivision of a residential site at No. 4 Pond Villas, Tramore, Co. Waterford, to construct a new three-bedroom bungalow with a new entrance and associated site works. The site is accessed via a private lane off the Old Waterford Road. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the access arrangements were deemed unsafe; specifically, the applicant could not demonstrate adequate sightlines at the public road junction or prove they ha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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