Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard and endanger pedestrian safety because vehicles would be required to reverse out of the site at an angle across a public footpath onto a heavily trafficked local distributor road (Fortfield Road).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Fortfield Road functions as a busy distributor road where a new access point would increase the risk of traffic conflict.
- The maneuver required to exit the site—reversing across a 4m wide footpath at an angle—poses an unacceptable risk to pedestrian safety.
- The proximity of the proposed access to the junction of Hyde Park and Fortfield Road, which already features double yellow lines, makes the location unsuitable for a new vehicular entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022 – 2028Zoning RES - To protect and or improve residential amenity
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to an appeal against South Dublin County Council's decision to refuse permission for a new vehicular entrance and footpath dishing at 'Roseville', 1 Hyde Park, Terenure. The site is a residential property located at a prominent corner junction of Hyde Park and Fortfield Road. The Planning Authority refused the application on several traffic safety grounds, including inadequate maneuvering space and proximity to a junction. The appellant argued that the access was necessary f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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