214807

To construct a farm access road, incorporating revisions and changes to the access road previously permitted under the An Bord Pleanala, N22, Baile Bhuirne Maigh Cromtha Bypass CPO confirmation (APB order No HAO/DHA0025), and similarly located, off the R582.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Conflict with the N22 National Road scheme construction and associated traffic safety risks on the R-582.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located within lands required for the N22 National Road scheme and would prejudice the delivery and operation of this national infrastructure.
  • The proposal involves significant alterations to the R-582 road near a new interchange, which is considered premature and a serious traffic hazard.
  • The application is at variance with national spatial planning guidelines regarding development affecting national roads and would set an undesirable precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TM 3-1TM 3-2

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a farm access road with revised access arrangements at Gurteenroe, Macroom, Co. Cork. The site is situated in close proximity to the N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom road scheme currently under construction. The local authority refused the proposal because it encroaches on lands designated for the national road project, conflicts with County Development Plan policies TM 3-1 and TM 3-2, and poses a traffic safety risk due to its proximity to a major interchange....
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