Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient justification or need for an additional agricultural entrance onto a Strategic Corridor (R-163) where an existing access already serves the lands, which would lead to a proliferation of accesses and negatively impact road safety and capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not provided adequate documentation or justification to demonstrate a specific need for an additional agricultural entrance at this location, particularly given the proximity of an existing access.
- The proposed entrance is onto the R-163, which is designated as a Strategic Corridor in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, where policy dictates the avoidance of unnecessary new accesses to protect road capacity.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the proliferation of similar developments, which would interfere with the safety and free-flowing nature of traffic on a regionally important transport link.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.15.3
Decision Document Summary
Matthew Farrelly sought planning permission for a new agricultural entrance and associated site works at Ballinagon, Carnaross, Co. Meath. The 0.021 ha site is located within a 'Low Development Pressure Area' on lands already served by an existing agricultural access from a local road. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposed entrance would be located on the R-163, a designated Strategic Corridor. The planning authority determined that the applicant failed to justify the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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