Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to traffic safety hazards arising from the substandard nature of Poundbrook Lane and the failure to provide a mandatory 25m riparian buffer from the adjacent stream.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard due to the substandard width, surface, and alignment of Poundbrook Lane and deficient sightlines at the junction with the R756.
- The location of the development directly adjacent to the Poundbrook stream contravenes Objective CPO 13.3, which requires a 25m buffer to protect riparian vegetation and water quality.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding site levels, the usability of open spaces, drainage arrangements, and how the proposal would integrate with the objectives of Opportunity Site OP2 in the Rathdrum Town Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.6CPO 13.3CPO 6.5CPO 12.56CPO 12.8Section 3.5Section 13.2Opportunity Site OP2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline planning permission for the demolition of a derelict house and the construction of three two-storey dwellings at Poundbrook Lane, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. The site is located within the Rathdrum Town Plan boundary, partially zoned for Town Centre and Open Space, and forms part of Opportunity Site OP2. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the access road is inadequate for the resulting traffic, the proposal lacks a necessary environmental buffer from t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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