Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety concerns arising from the proximity of the proposed entrance to a major junction and the failure to demonstrate adequate sightlines onto the R420 Regional Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance is located in dangerously close proximity to the existing junction of Church View and the R420 Regional Road.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines to the satisfaction of the Local Authority, creating a significant risk of traffic hazard.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users, and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Joint Portarlington Local Area Plan 2018-2024 Section 18.1Joint Portarlington Local Area Plan 2018-2024 Section 8.1Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 SSP-10Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 DMS-10Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 DMS-11Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 DMS-14Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 DMS-15Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 DMS-18
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Terry Higgins, sought permission to demolish an existing garage and subdivide a 0.839ha site at No. 1 Church View, Portarlington, to create two dwellings with single-storey extensions. The site occupies a prominent corner location at the junction of Church View and the R420 Regional Road. Although the Planning Authority noted that the design generally complied with residential standards and zoning objectives within the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Portarlington...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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