Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety hazards regarding inadequate sightlines on the R374 Regional Road and the negative visual impact of the proposed dwelling on a sensitive, exposed Class 3 coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to demonstrate safe access arrangements and adequate sight distances onto the R374 Regional Road, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The scale, form, and siting of the dwelling within a Class 3 'Special' designated landscape would result in a visually obtrusive feature that fails to integrate into the locally elevated coastal setting.
- The proposal would contravene multiple landscape protection objectives and development management standards, interfering with the character of the area and setting an undesirable precedent for future development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 7Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 46DM Standard 47
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the demolition of a derelict cottage and the construction of a new 199 sqm dormer dwelling and garage at An Teach Mór, Leitir Mealláin, located in a rural Gaeltacht area. Although the applicant established a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: traffic safety and visual impact. Specifically, the proposed entrance on the R374 Regional Road lacked the required 120m sightlines, and the dwelling's design and pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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