SD22A/0324
Demolition of an existing house; Ancillary outbuildings and the construction of 1 two to four storey building accommodating 19 apartments comprised of 6 one bedroom apartments and 13 two bedroom apartments; Vehicular access to the proposed development will be via Lucan Road with traffic calming measures onto Lucan Road; 11 car parking spaces and 20 bicycle parking spaces and ancillary services including a detached water storage tank and bin store housing all on a site of 0.1925 hectares.
Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority refused permission due to traffic safety concerns, specifically that the intensification of traffic at an access point in close proximity to a controlled junction on the R835 regional road would result in a traffic hazard and unsafe movements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed yellow box junction is an acceptable and reasonable design solution that addresses previous Board concerns regarding traffic safety and ingress/egress onto the R835.
- The site qualifies as an 'accessible' location under national guidelines due to its proximity to high-frequency bus services, justifying the proposed density of 98.7 units per hectare and the reduced car parking provision of 11 spaces.
- The building's design, which transitions from four storeys at the streetscape to two storeys near the southern boundary, provides an appropriate urban frontage while protecting the residential amenity of adjacent properties.