Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and degradation of national infrastructure due to the intensification of an access onto a national road within a 100kph speed zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto a national road where a 100kph speed limit is in effect.
- The proposal does not fall within any exception categories identified in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 for new or intensified access onto national routes.
- Permitting the dwelling would set an undesirable precedent for additional turning movements, thereby increasing traffic hazards and compromising the efficiency of national infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS66Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the erection of a fully serviced dwelling and associated works at Cushenstown, Carnagh. The application was refused by the local authority because the site relies on an access point onto a national road within a high-speed (100kph) zone. The planning authority determined that the intensification of this access is contrary to Objective TS66 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it would increase traffic hazards and undermine the safety and capacit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.