Core Refusal Reason
The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance is considered excessive and would create a traffic hazard, endangering public safety for both road users and pedestrians.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The excessive widening of the entrance would lead to uncontrolled traffic movement, creating a significant hazard for pedestrians and other road users.
- The proposal would reduce the capacity of the regional road and footpath, interfering with the free-flowing nature of traffic in an urban area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, further compromising public safety and sustainable development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 17.7.1
Decision Document Summary
Shirley Whelan sought planning permission to widen an existing vehicular entrance by removing the front boundary wall at a semi-detached dwelling in Clane town centre. The site is located on the R403 regional road. The application was refused because the proposed widening was deemed excessive for an urban setting, posing a traffic hazard to pedestrians and road users due to uncontrolled vehicle movements and potential obstruction of the public footpath and road....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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