Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 120-metre sight distances in both directions from the proposed entrance onto the L-2018 Local Primary Road could be achieved in accordance with safety standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit technical drawings or a photographic study proving that the mandatory 120m sightlines are achievable from a point 3m back from the road edge at the proposed access point.
- The proposal lacks sufficient detail regarding the extent of mature hedgerow and tree removal required to achieve visibility, which is necessary to assess the impact on the rural character of the area.
- The applicant did not provide the required written consents from third parties for works to be carried out on lands outside of their ownership that are necessary to achieve the required sight distances.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.6 Rural Housing StrategyDM03DM04DM06DM09DM15DM16DM18DM44DM45DM46DM53DM54DM56DM63DM64DM65LS30LS31LS32LS33LS34LS35LS36LS37LS38LS39
Decision Document Summary
Milo Poole sought outline permission for two two-storey dwelling houses and associated site works on a 0.3-hectare site in Rosenallis, Co. Laois. The site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' and within the 'Mountain Area' landscape character type. While the principle of development was considered acceptable under the Rural Housing Strategy, the application was refused due to critical traffic safety deficiencies. The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe vehicular access with 120m sightl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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