Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety concerns on the N25 national road, insufficient wastewater treatment capacity, and a lack of technical information regarding site design and environmental impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The intensification of access onto the N25 national primary route would compromise the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the national road network.
- The proposal is premature pending necessary upgrades to the Ballygoman & Environs Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure sufficient capacity and protect public health.
- The application lacks critical technical data concerning DMURS compliance, road safety audits, surface water attenuation, and the protection of existing waterways and biodiversity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of 12 four-bedroom, two-storey dwellings at Ballygoman, Carrick. The local authority refused permission primarily because the proposed entrance would create an undue proliferation of accesses onto the N25 national primary route, endangering traffic safety. Furthermore, the development was considered premature due to a deficiency in the local wastewater treatment infrastructure. The refusal was also supported by the applicant's failure to provide adequat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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