Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns, specifically regarding restricted site access, inadequate sightlines over third-party lands without consent, and the potential for hazardous reversing movements onto the public road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access is severely restricted and lacks necessary off-street parking at the entrance, which would necessitate dangerous reversing maneuvers onto the public road.
- Adequate sightlines could not be achieved within the applicant's ownership, and no written consent was provided for required works on adjacent third-party lands.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 13.8.3 of the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023, representing a significant traffic hazard and obstruction to road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.3.1P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2Section 13.4Section 7.1.1P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-39.3.2P-WW-5Section 13.8.3
Decision Document Summary
Jason Matthews sought permission for a 212.72sqm two-storey dwelling and associated services at Tobercurry, Co. Sligo, located in a 'Rural Area in Need of Regeneration'. While the proposal was deemed consistent with rural housing and design policies, it was refused following a negative report from the Roads Engineer. The refusal centers on the restricted nature of the site access and the failure to demonstrate achievable sightlines, which the Planning Authority determined would result in a traff...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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