Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and the lack of legal consent from neighboring landowners to maintain required visibility distances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to sufficiently address the further information request regarding sightline visibility to the west of the proposed entrance.
- The required sightlines traverse third-party lands, and the applicant did not provide the necessary written consent from adjoining landowners to achieve or maintain these distances.
- The proposed development would consequently endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing road users due to substandard visibility.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.6 Access Visibility Requirements (Volume 2)
Decision Document Summary
Bernie Togher Monaghan applied for outline permission to construct a dwelling house and proprietary treatment system at Cloontakila, Bangor Erris. While the applicant addressed some concerns regarding environmental screening and visual impact, the Planning Authority refused permission due to road safety issues. The proposed entrance requires sightlines that cross third-party property; because the applicant failed to provide legal consent from the neighboring landowners to maintain these visibili...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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