Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 55m sightline distances could be achieved at the proposed entrance, posing a significant traffic safety hazard on a stretch of road characterized by steep hills and bends.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to comply with the mandatory 55m sightline requirement in both directions from the entrance as set out in the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The location of the entrance on the Local Secondary road L-5006 is considered hazardous due to the existing road alignment, which includes steep gradients and two sharp bends that restrict visibility.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary technical documentation, including detailed sightline sections and written consent from affected landowners, to prove that safe access could be achieved without creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective H 28Section 7.11Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a split-level dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and bored well at Ballyduff, Co. Waterford, within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. While the Assistant Planner initially recommended a grant of permission, the Senior Executive Planner determined that the proposal was fundamentally flawed regarding road safety. The application was refused (via a request for further information that identified critical non-compliance) because the applicant cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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