Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to demonstrate that the required 3m x 50m sight distances can be achieved at the new entrance onto the N80, posing a potential traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site access onto the N80 is located within town speed limits where standard sight distance requirements of 3m x 50m in both directions must be strictly maintained for traffic safety.
- A site inspection by the Road Design Office determined that sight distances are restricted towards Mountmellick and do not correspond with the details provided in the submitted site layout plan.
- The applicant failed to provide a 1:500 site layout plan and topographic survey confirming that unobstructed vision can be achieved from a point 3 metres back from the road edge to the nearside edge of the road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Laois County Development Plan (LCDP) 2021-2027Portlaoise Local Area Plan 2024-2030Laois County Council Roads & Parking Standards 2007
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to install a hardstand area for two parking spaces and reconfigure the front boundary wall at 65 Lakeglen, Portlaoise, a mid-terrace dwelling. While the Planning Authority acknowledged that the proposal aligns with the 'Residential 1' zoning and would not negatively impact visual or residential amenity, the application was stalled due to traffic safety concerns. The primary issue is the failure to meet the 3m x 50m sight distance standards required by the Laois Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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