Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety concerns arising from the proximity of the proposed entrance to the public road, restricted visibility, and inadequate on-site parking provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity of the proposed entrance to the public road, combined with restricted visibility, would result in unsafe traffic movements and the creation of a traffic hazard.
- The proposed site layout fails to provide an adequate parking and set-down area, which would likely lead to vehicular obstruction on the local road network.
- While the residential zoning supports the principle of a dwelling, the specific constraints of this small site make the current proposal incompatible with traffic safety requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
14.5 Existing Residential14.5.1 Objective14.5.2 Vision13.4.7 Private Open SpacePOS 02
Decision Document Summary
Darren Malone applied for permission to construct a two-storey detached dwelling on a 0.053 ha site at Latt Close, Cavan, within an area zoned as 'Existing Residential'. Although the planning authority acknowledged that the principle of development was acceptable under the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, the application was refused following a negative report from the Municipal District Engineer. The refusal was based on the site's restricted visibility and the proximity of the entrance...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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