Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety concerns due to inadequate sightlines and excessive access points.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to insufficient sightlines at the entrance.
- The extent of ditch removal required to facilitate the entrance is considered excessive and unacceptable.
- The existing multiplicity of access points in the immediate vicinity further exacerbates the safety risks associated with the proposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
18.12.118.29.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new fully serviced dwelling house in Ballina, Ardcavan. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily on traffic safety grounds. The planning authority determined that the site could not provide adequate sightlines at the proposed entrance, and the necessary removal of roadside ditches was deemed inappropriate. Furthermore, the high density of existing access points in the area contributed to the conclusion that the development would constitut...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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