Core Refusal Reason
Consolidation of unauthorized development and creation of a traffic hazard due to insufficient sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would consolidate existing unauthorized development on the site, specifically an existing garage and vehicular entrance for which no permission exists.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary details regarding the planning status of existing site features or a justification for a second vehicular entrance.
- The development poses a serious traffic hazard and endangers public safety because the entrance serving the garage has insufficient sightlines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for a rear car garage at Brookdale, Kinsealy Lane, Malahide. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that it would consolidate unauthorized development, as the existing garage and vehicular entrance on the site lack planning permission. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the entrance, and the applicant failed to justify the necessity of a second vehicular access point....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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