Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet transportation safety standards regarding sightlines and vehicular access, while also presenting concerns regarding excessive scale, bulk, and impact on the established character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightline visibility of 45m in both directions in accordance with DMURS standards, particularly regarding the required 2.5m setback from the road edge.
- The proposed development is considered excessive in scale, bulk, and depth, failing to respect the established building line and the character of existing residential properties in the immediate vicinity.
- The failure to modify the existing eastern boundary wall results in significantly impaired visibility for exiting vehicles, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the dismantling and relocation of existing glasshouses and the construction of a new development at South Shore Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to address critical transportation requirements, including the provision of a 2.5m road setback and compliant sightline drawings. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the building's scale and bulk were inappropriate for the site context and tha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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