SD22B/0434

Provision of a new vehicular entrance accessed from the public road to serve the existing dwelling. The construction of a new driveway within the site boundary and all other associated site and drainage works including new boundary treatments and landscaping works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic safety hazard on a substandard rural road lacking necessary infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed entrance is located on a narrow rural road that lacks essential pedestrian facilities, public lighting, and adequate drainage.
  • The surrounding area is already saturated with one-off housing, making the addition of a new vehicular access point inappropriate for the road's capacity.
  • The development would result in a traffic safety hazard and fails to comply with the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a new vehicular entrance at Greenways, Tubber Lane Road, Lucan, to serve an existing property. The site is located on a substandard rural road characterized by its narrow width and a lack of public infrastructure. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the additional access point would create a traffic safety hazard on an already over-saturated road, thereby conflicting with the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the ...
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