Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development and fails to meet mandatory traffic safety requirements regarding sight lines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the creation of five or more houses within 250 metres of road frontage, which is defined as ribbon development under Policy DMS-54.
- The proposed entrance fails to provide the minimum required sight distance of 90 metres in both directions, posing a risk to road safety.
- The application lacks sufficient detail regarding the retention of mature boundary trees and the specific architectural finishes required to integrate the dwelling into the rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-33DMS-54SSP-27
Decision Document Summary
Joseph White sought planning permission for a dwelling, garage, and sewerage treatment system at Finter, Killeigh, Co. Offaly, within a rural area under strong urban influence. The planning authority determined that the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development by becoming the fifth house within a 250-metre road frontage, contrary to local policy. Additionally, the application was found deficient due to inadequate sight lines at the site entrance and a lack of specific information regarding l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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