Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed vehicular entrance on a road bend creates a traffic and pedestrian safety hazard due to severely restricted visibility caused by existing boundary treatments and street trees.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance is located on a bend in the road, which is considered inherently unsafe for vehicles entering and exiting the site.
- Visibility for drivers would be dangerously restricted by existing high boundary hedging, walls, and the positioning of street trees on adjacent grass verges.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary technical documentation, including visibility splay drawings, accurate site layouts of existing features, and details regarding Irish Water infrastructure proximity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of a rear single-storey structure and the construction of new single and two-storey extensions, alongside a new vehicular entrance at 1 Ballyowen View, Lucan. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the residential extensions while refusing the vehicular entrance. The refusal was primarily driven by traffic safety concerns regarding the entrance's location on a road bend and the lack of adequate sightlines, further exacerbat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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