Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and site intensification due to a new access point on a high-speed Class One Regional Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in a significant intensification of the site and create an additional access point on a Class One Regional Road.
- The location is characterized by a multiplicity of existing entrances, a solid white line, and a maximum speed limit, making a new access a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposal is contrary to specific transport objectives (TS72 and TS73) of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding public safety and road management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TS72TS73
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a two-storey split-level structure at an existing dwelling in Goreyhill, Gorey Rural. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily on traffic safety grounds. The site is located on a Class One Regional Road where a maximum speed limit applies and a solid white line is present. The planning authority determined that the additional access, combined with the existing density of entrances in the immediate vicinity, would lead to a dangerous intensif...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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