Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards arising from inadequate sightlines and the substandard condition of the access lane, combined with a lack of landscaping proposals.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 135-metre sightlines from the site entrance, which would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The private access lane is steep, unsurfaced, and poorly drained, making it structurally and functionally insufficient to accommodate the proposed development.
- The absence of a comprehensive landscaping scheme would lead to a negative visual impact on the character of the area, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Objective 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of works carried out to date at Inch, Castle Ellis. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the development failed to meet safety standards for road access, specifically regarding sightline requirements and the poor physical condition of the serving lane. Furthermore, the application lacked necessary landscaping details to mitigate visual impacts and contained procedural deficiencies regarding the site boundary (red line) wh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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