Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to road safety concerns arising from the unfinished state of the adjoining estate's infrastructure and the lack of evidence regarding the feasibility of water and wastewater connections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is considered haphazard and piecemeal as it relies on an unfinished residential estate (Ashthorn Avenue) where internal road finishes, traffic management measures, and drainage services are unsatisfactory and have not been taken in charge by the Council.
- The access road alignment and car parking layout raise significant road safety concerns due to restricted maneuverability and potential vehicular conflicts on a pronounced bend, which would endanger public safety.
- The applicant failed to provide confirmation of feasibility from Uisce Éireann for water and wastewater infrastructure, posing a serious risk to public health and violating core infrastructure policy objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NNR 3NNR 7DM Standard 31DM Standard 33aWS4WW4DM Standard 36SGT 2ILUTP 1CS 1CS 2CS 3CS 6SS 5
Decision Document Summary
Sathel Ltd proposed the construction of four residential units, consisting of two pairs of semi-detached bungalows, on a 0.122-hectare infill brownfield site at Gortnamona, Headford. While the site is zoned for residential use and the density was deemed appropriate, the Planning Authority refused permission because the development would rely on the infrastructure of an unfinished adjoining estate. The report highlights critical deficiencies in road finishes, pedestrian permeability, and road saf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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