Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards on a National Primary Route and non-compliance with ribbon development density standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would cause a traffic hazard through the intensification of an entrance onto the N11 National Primary Route within a 100km/h speed zone.
- The proposal would set a negative precedent, reducing the capacity and level of service of the National Primary Route.
- The project would result in a linear pattern of development exceeding five houses per 250m of road frontage, violating Section 18.12 of the Wexford County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12
Decision Document Summary
This application for a serviced dwelling house at Ballymackesy, Clonroche, was refused by the local authority due to significant road safety and strategic planning concerns. The site's access onto the N11 National Primary Route was considered a traffic hazard due to the high speed limit and potential for dangerous turning movements. Furthermore, the development was identified as contributing to unsustainable ribbon development, exceeding the density limits defined in Section 18.12 of the Wexford...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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