Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to an inadequate and substandard road access arrangement (priority junction instead of a roundabout) which would create a traffic hazard and impede traffic flow on the R441.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The reliance on a priority junction rather than a roundabout results in a substandard road access arrangement for the industrial development.
- The proposed access would interfere with the safety and free-flowing nature of traffic on the adjoining road network, increasing potential for conflict and congestion.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Burnside Eurocyl Ltd., proposed the construction of a portal frame industrial building with associated parking and a new splayed entrance from the R441 at O'Brien Road, Carlow. Carlow County Council refused permission primarily on traffic safety grounds, citing that the proposed priority junction was insufficient for the location. The council determined that the access arrangement would lead to traffic congestion and hazards, making it incompatible with the orderly movement of veh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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