Core Refusal Reason
The proposed new entrance would create a serious traffic hazard due to its location directly opposite the junction serving Hillview Estate, which is contrary to road safety principles and local planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The District Engineer determined that the existing site entrance is currently in the optimum location for road safety.
- The proposed entrance is situated directly opposite the access road for Hillview Estate, whereas road safety standards prefer entrances to be offset from opposite junctions.
- The development would be contrary to Policy P-TM6 of the Mullingar Local Area Plan and would endanger public safety by reason of a serious traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy P-TM6
Decision Document Summary
This application by Leo Morris proposed the closure of an existing domestic entrance and the creation of a new entrance at the northern end of a site in Ballinderry, Mullingar. While the proposal was considered acceptable regarding residential and visual amenity, it was refused due to significant road safety concerns. The planning authority, following an objection from the District Engineer, concluded that the new entrance's position opposite the Hillview Estate junction would create a traffic h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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