Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a serious traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the entrance on a highly trafficked road with poor horizontal alignment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance is located on the inside of a bend on the L-1152-0, where the horizontal alignment and high traffic volumes (including HGVs) make the provided sightlines of 75m and 50m significantly deficient compared to the required 160m standard.
- Vehicles turning right into the site would have severely restricted views to the south and inadequate rear stopping sightlines for approaching traffic, resulting in a serious traffic hazard contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- While the applicant demonstrated a social need to live in the area as a native resident, the technical safety constraints regarding road access and the site's location in an Area of High Amenity rendered the proposal unacceptable.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.1CPO 4.6CPO 4.10CPO 4.11CPO 4.14CPO 4.15CPO 6.1CPO 6.2CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5CPO 6.36CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 6.45CPO 6.46CPO 13.11CPO 13.16CPO 17.1CPO 17.21CPO 17.22CPO 17.23CPO 17.35
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a single dwelling, well, and effluent treatment system at Glasnarget South, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, located in the open countryside and an 'Area of High Amenity'. Although the applicant demonstrated a local social housing need as a native resident working in the community, the proposal was refused primarily on traffic safety grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the proposed access onto the L-1152-0, a busy road frequently used by quarry HG...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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