Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to the intensification of traffic movements at a domestic entrance with restricted and substandard sightlines onto the local road L56298.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use would result in an intensification of traffic movements to and from a domestic entrance where existing sightlines are restricted and substandard in both directions.
- The lack of unobstructed visibility at the site entrance onto local road L56298 fails to meet safety standards and would therefore endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments with inadequate access and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 50Section 11.5.26DM OBJ 51Section 3.1.4INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
Evita McCloskey sought permission for the change of use of a ground-floor room within an existing two-storey dwelling at Mornington View, High Road, Mornington, Co. Meath, to a beauty therapy treatment room and home office. The site is located on lands zoned 'A1 - Existing Residential' and is situated approximately 50m from the Boyne Coast and Estuary SAC. Although the principle of home-based economic activity was deemed acceptable under the zoning objective, the application was refused because ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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