Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and non-compliance with regional road access policies due to the proliferation of entrances on a Class One Regional Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of an additional access point on a Class One Regional Road with a high density of existing entrances would result in a traffic hazard.
- The proposal is contrary to Objectives TS73 and TS75 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding road safety and access management.
- The applicant failed to utilize potential alternative access via a local road within the family landholding, which would have been a preferable development strategy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS73Objective TS75
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwellinghouse and garage at Ballyhackbeg, Tintern. The application was refused by the local authority primarily on road safety grounds, as the site is located along a section of a Class One Regional Road already characterized by a high frequency of entrances. The planning authority determined that the development would create a traffic hazard and contravene specific transport objectives of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, particul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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