Core Refusal Reason
The creation of a separate commercial entity in a residential zone and the resulting traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines and inadequate turning facilities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would facilitate a separate commercial enterprise on lands zoned for 'Existing Residential', which is contrary to the zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenities.
- The proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines caused by high boundary walls and the potential for vehicles to reverse onto the public road.
- The site lacks adequate internal turning space for larger vehicles, leading to unsafe traffic movements that would negatively impact pedestrian and road safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028: Appendix 1, Development and Design StandardsWicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028: Section 2.1.9 Entrances & sight linesBray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018-2022: Zoning objective - Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
The application (PRR 24/77) proposed the installation of a 9m wide gated entrance at 8 Oldcourt Park, Bray, to serve an existing storage shed previously used for a coal business. The site is located within an established residential area zoned 'Existing Residential' under the Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan. The proposal was refused because it would effectively create a standalone commercial entity in a residential zone and poses a significant traffic hazard. Specifically, the restricted...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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