Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required visibility sightlines of 125m x 3m could be achieved at the proposed entrance onto the R165 Regional Road, creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance onto the R165 Regional Road fails to meet the minimum visibility standards of 125m x 3m as required by the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant has not demonstrated that the necessary sightlines can be achieved within their own legal control, and no formal agreement with the affected third-party landowner was submitted.
- The development would result in a traffic hazard and obstruction of road users, representing a material contravention of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HOU 47Section 13.9Section 13.16.17Table 13.13Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling, waste water treatment unit, and a new entrance at Shanlis, Ardee, Co. Louth. Although the applicant revised the house design to comply with rural housing guidelines, the application was refused due to critical traffic safety concerns. Specifically, the proposed entrance onto the R165 Regional Road did not meet mandatory visibility requirements, and the applicant failed to secure legal consent for sightline encroachments on third-party lands, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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