Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate sightlines at the site entrance and non-compliance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing site entrance was not constructed in accordance with the previously granted permission (Ref: 14/3013) and does not correspond with the submitted site layout plan.
- The proposed sightlines are obstructed by an existing c.2m natural stone wall along the roadside boundary, which is unacceptable for traffic safety.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate how the required sightlines would be achieved in accordance with the standards set out in the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS).
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-RLD7Section 12.9.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey front extension and single-storey side and rear extensions to an existing detached dwelling at Auburn, Dublin Road, Athlone. While the Planning Authority considered the design, scale, and impact on residential amenity to be acceptable, the application was stalled due to significant road and traffic safety concerns. The District Engineer identified that the entrance was not built according to previous authorizations and that the proposed sightlines ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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