Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines, significant negative visual and environmental impacts from hedgerow removal, and the failure to justify the site selection over potential alternative locations within the landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard as the required 90m sightlines are not achievable at the proposed entrance.
- The removal of a significant amount of mature roadside hedgerows and trees would have a negative visual impact and harm the biodiversity of the area, contrary to development plan policies.
- A discrepancy between the provided land folio and Land Direct records suggests that more suitable alternative sites exist within the applicant's landholding, rendering the current proposal unjustified.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.2CPO 9.8CPO 9.13CPO 9.14CPO 9.17CPO 9.18CPO 9.19CPO 9.20CPO 9.24CPO 16.32CPO 16.33CPO 12.37CPO 12.39CPO 12.40
Decision Document Summary
This application by James Hallinan proposed the construction of a storey and a half dwelling, a new site entrance, and a septic tank system at Killynan, Bracklyn, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' Westmeath County Council refused permission because the proposed entrance failed to meet safety standards for visibility, the project necessitated the damaging removal of mature natural boundaries, and the applicant did no...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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