Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety risk due to restricted visibility caused by increased boundary wall heights.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The increased height of the site boundaries onto Albert Road Lower and Elton Park significantly reduces visibility for vehicles exiting the property.
- The restricted sightlines create an unacceptable risk to the safety of pedestrians and other motorists on the surrounding road network.
- The development constitutes a traffic hazard and fails to comply with the standards for proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for alterations to a residential property at 85 Albert Road Lower, Glenageary, specifically concerning increased boundary heights at the junction with Elton Park. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the as-built boundary walls obstruct critical sightlines for drivers exiting the site. This lack of visibility was deemed a significant danger to public safety, creating a traffic hazard for both pedestrians and vehicles, and wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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