Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards on a National Primary Route and non-compliance with rural housing policies regarding ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The intensification of an existing entrance onto the N30 National Primary Route in a 100kmh zone would create a significant traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for development along a national route, leading to a reduction in the road's capacity and level of service.
- The development would exacerbate a pattern of ribbon development, creating a suburban form of linear growth that detracts from the rural character and amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Objective 4.9.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house at Ballymackesy, Clonroche, situated along the N30 National Primary Route. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the material intensification of an access point onto a high-speed national road would pose a traffic hazard. Furthermore, the development was found to conflict with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 as it would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and undermine the strate...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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