Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority issued a Request for Further Information (RFI) due to the failure to demonstrate achievable 90m sightlines for road safety and insufficient technical documentation regarding landscaping and wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The required 90m sightlines at the proposed vehicular entrance are compromised by neighboring hedges and road alignment, and the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the 2.4m x 90m standard is achievable.
- A detailed landscape plan and planting schedule for the lateral boundaries are necessary to assess the visual impact of the dwelling and ensure its integration into the rural landscape.
- The submitted Site Characterisation report for the sewage treatment system is outdated and requires an update along with current Professional Indemnity cover to satisfy public health requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.2NPO 19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a part single-storey, part two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, and a septic tank at Killynan, Mullingar, in an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. While the planner acknowledged that the applicant complies with local housing need policies (CPO 9.1), the decision was deferred via a Request for Further Information. The primary concerns relate to traffic safety due to inadequate sightlines on the L-5608, the lack of a compreh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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