Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development conflicts with national road safety policy by intensifying access to a national road where speed limits exceed 60kph.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would adversely affect the operation and safety of the national road network where maximum speed limits apply.
- The proposal results in the intensification of an existing direct access to a national road, contrary to official policy on frontage development.
- The project is at variance with Section 2.5 of the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012) regarding the avoidance of new or intensified access points on high-speed routes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new agricultural shed and the upgrading of an existing agricultural entrance at Blessington Road, Boherboy, Saggart. The planning authority refused the application because the site is located along a national road with a speed limit greater than 60kph. The proposal was found to be contrary to national guidelines as it would intensify an existing access point, thereby compromising the safety and efficiency of the national road network and conflicting with pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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