Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inadequate sightlines at the site entrance creating a traffic hazard and a lack of sufficient information regarding waste management operations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 65m sightlines could be achieved at the access point, which would necessitate major road realignment works.
- The lack of suitable vehicular access would interfere with the free flow of traffic and endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The application contained insufficient information to allow the Planning Authority to fully assess the waste management aspects of the development for retention.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume One, Section 8.7.3Volume Two, Section 5.1Volume Two, Section 5.1.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of an existing vehicle recovery facility located at Haystown, Whitechurch. The proposal was refused by Wexford County Council because the site access fails to meet the minimum sightline requirements of 65 meters as set out in the County Development Plan, posing a significant risk to road safety. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the documentation provided was inadequate to properly evaluate the waste management operations on-...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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