Core Refusal Reason
The vehicular entrance and boundary walls fail to provide adequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard and non-compliance with DMURS standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The vehicular entrance and boundary walls as constructed do not facilitate the required minimum sightlines for an access onto a public road in an urban environment.
- The site-specific layout fails to comply with the requirements of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) and presents a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposed development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the safety risks posed to road users and pedestrians.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 2022-2028 Section 1.20 Transport, Movement & Parking StandardsListowel MD Local Area Plan 2020-2026 Zone R2
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for an existing vehicular entrance serving a dwelling at Sandhill Road, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a residential area zoned 'R2' under the Listowel MD Local Area Plan. The proposal was refused because the entrance and associated boundary walls do not provide sufficient sightlines for vehicles emerging onto the public road. This non-compliance with DMURS standards was identified by the Roads Department and multiple third-party object...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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