Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a failure to demonstrate safe traffic sightlines and a significant lack of technical detail regarding site levels, elevations, and landscaping.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that required sightlines can be achieved in accordance with current standards.
- The application lacked essential technical data, including finished ground levels, contextual elevations, and site sections, which are necessary to assess the impact on visual amenity and the surrounding landscape.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding landscaping, excavation works, and existing site structures, making the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.21CPO 6.26CPO 12.54CPO 13.1CPO 13.2CPO 13.16CPO 13.17CPO 13.20CPO 17.5CPO 17.6CPO 17.14CPO 17.23CPO 17.35CPO 17.37CPO 17.38
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Cullen proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Lathaleere, Baltinglass, on a site partially within the settlement boundary and partially in a rural area. Although the housing element was located on lands zoned 'Existing Residential', the application was refused due to persistent technical deficiencies. Specifically, the applicant failed to demonstrate that safe sightlines could be achieved for the new entrance and provided inadequate details regarding ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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