Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant road safety concerns, specifically substandard access road widths and inadequate sightlines at the junction with the public road, both of which fail to meet DMURS standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access road widths do not meet the requirements of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS), creating a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- Sightlines at the proposed junction with the L-1002 Sandhill Road are insufficient and fail to meet mandatory safety standards, posing a risk to motorists, pedestrians, and vulnerable road users.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as the applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could be accessed safely and sustainably.
Cited Policies (CDP)
S11.5S13.2.4R1S1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Gary O'Driscoll, proposed the construction of 9 detached dwelling units on a greenfield site at Sandhill Road, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Although the site is zoned for residential use under the Listowel Municipal Local Area Plan, the local authority refused permission following a Further Information process. The refusal was grounded in technical failures regarding the proposed infrastructure; specifically, the access road widths and junction sightlines did not comply with the Design...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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