Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding access onto a national strategic route (N63) and the failure of the applicants to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create an entrance and additional turning movements onto the N63 national strategic route, which would materially contravene Policy CPO 5.15 by adversely affecting the capacity, efficiency, and safety of the national road network.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need at this specific location as required by Policy CPO 4.24 for areas defined as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of demonstrated site-specific need and the potential for adverse impacts on the national road infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.24CPO 5.15Section 4.8.12Section 4.8.11CPO 4.27CPO 4.44DMS 16.88DMS 16.89DMS 16.9Section 16.4.5.7Section 16.4.7Section 5.2CPO 5.18
Decision Document Summary
James and Concepta Whitton sought planning permission to construct a 91sq.m single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Cloonfiugh, Killashee, Co. Longford. The site is located in an unzoned rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' and is accessed via a private lane off the N63 National Route. Longford County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the intensification of access onto a national strategic route would compromise road safety and contravene ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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