Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety concerns, specifically the failure to demonstrate adequate visibility splays and the creation of a traffic hazard at a road junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of required visibility splays, which are currently obstructed by boundary walls and piers, endangering public safety.
- The entrance as constructed does not comply with the Meath Rural Design Guide and joins the public road at an unsafe angle rather than a right angle.
- The location of the entrance opposite a junction and existing agricultural access creates conflicting turning movements and a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 38Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a vehicular access, gates, and driveway at a detached house in Herbertstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath, situated in a rural area under strong urban influence. The development was refused because it deviated from a previously permitted entrance location without justification and failed to meet the standards of the Meath Rural Design Guide. Crucially, the Planning Authority determined that the entrance creates a traffic hazard due to its proximity to a j...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.