Core Refusal Reason
The creation of a new vehicular entrance onto the R392, a route of strategic importance, without sufficient justification, which would undermine the road's strategic function and compromise road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development involves the creation of a new vehicular access onto the R392, which is designated as a route of strategic importance where new accesses are restricted under Policy CPO5.19.
- The applicant failed to provide any justification for the new entrance, leading to the conclusion that it would unnecessarily undermine the strategic function of the regional road.
- The Planning Authority determined that the additional access point and associated turning movements would have adverse impacts on road and pedestrian safety and the residential amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO5.15CPO5.19DMS16.112DMS16.119
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a new vehicular entrance to serve a landholding at Drinagh, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, situated along the R392. The site is located within the Ballymahon settlement envelope but faces a regional road of strategic importance. Longford County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal conflicts with County Development Plan policies aimed at restricting new access points on strategic routes to preserve their safety and efficiency. Furt...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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