Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development failed to provide the required 90-metre sightlines at the site entrance on the L-50191, resulting in a traffic hazard and a risk to public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to achieve the mandatory 90-metre sightlines required for a safe entrance onto the L-50191 local road, providing only 75 metres to the north.
- The shortfall in sightlines and the failure to provide the required 4-metre roadside boundary setback would result in a traffic hazard and be injurious to public safety.
- Granting permission for the development would establish an undesirable future precedent and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Eugene Kennedy sought permission for a detached dwelling house with a new entrance at Archerstown Road, Milltown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is located on lands zoned 'A1 Existing Residential' within the Ashbourne town boundary. Although the principle of a residential unit was considered acceptable, Meath County Council refused the application following a Further Information request. The refusal was primarily based on the applicant's inability to demonstrate the required 90-metre sightlines ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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