Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns and non-compliance with strategic corridor access policies, specifically regarding insufficient visibility sightlines and the failure to demonstrate that no alternative access or sites were available within the applicant's landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would contravene Policy RD POL 40 of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019 as the applicant failed to demonstrate that no alternative access or suitable sites were available within their landholding to avoid a new entrance onto a Strategic Corridor (R156).
- The applicant failed to provide the required visibility sightlines of 160 metres in both directions as specified by TII standards for this class of road, which would result in a significant traffic hazard.
- Granting permission would interfere with the safety and free-flowing nature of traffic on a Regional Road, thereby adversely affecting the capacity and function of a designated Strategic Corridor.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40RD POL 41Section 10.16.2Section 10.16.3Section 9.7.8NH POL 13NH POL 16NH POL 18WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
Grace Creehan sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and a new site entrance at Harlockstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence on an infill site along the R156 Regional Road, which is designated as a Strategic Corridor. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, Meath County Council refused the application because the proposed access onto the R156 contravened development plan policies regarding strat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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