Core Refusal Reason
Failure to achieve minimum required sightlines resulting in a traffic and safety hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed modifications to the entrance fail to achieve the minimum sightlines required for safe access onto the public road.
- The development is non-compliant with the technical standards set out in Transportation Infrastructure Ireland's DN-GEO-03060.
- The proposal would constitute a traffic and safety hazard and is contrary to Objective DMS129 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS129
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for modifications to an existing entrance at Flemington Road, Balscadden, Co. Dublin, including the setting back of an existing access gate. The local authority refused the application primarily because the proposed changes failed to provide adequate visibility for vehicles entering and exiting the site. This non-compliance with TII safety standards and Fingal County Development Plan Objective DMS129 was deemed a significant traffic hazard and contrary to the prop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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