Core Refusal Reason
The creation of a new vehicular entrance onto a link road was deemed a traffic hazard that would compromise road safety and capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would reduce the capacity of the road and interfere with the safety and free-flowing nature of traffic by introducing a new entrance onto an existing link road.
- The location of the proposed entrance is situated too close to a junction, creating a significant traffic hazard and obstruction for road users.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar uncontrolled domestic entrances onto link roads, which is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HPO2 of the Maynooth Local Area Plan 2013 - 2019Objective SRO1 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017 - 2023Table 4.1 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017 - 2023Section 17.4.5 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017 - 2023Table 17.4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017 - 2023Table 17.5 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017 - 2023
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a detached dormer bungalow on an infill backland site at 508a Newtown Road, Maynooth. While the principle of residential development is supported by the 'Existing Residential' zoning, the application was refused due to critical traffic safety concerns. Both the Transportation Department and Municipal District Engineer recommended refusal on the grounds that a new vehicular access onto the Beaufield Close link road would create a traffic hazard, reduce ro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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