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partial demolition of existing veterinary clinic, construction of new extension to side (North East Elevation) of clinic, new carport and sheltered walkway, and rehabilitation/exercise unit (for small animals) to rear of clinic, changes to existing clinic elevations, new treatment system and all ancillary site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would lead to an intensification of an existing entrance onto the N25 National Primary Route in a high-speed zone (100km/h), compromising traffic safety and the road's carrying capacity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal constitutes a clear intensification of use that would generate additional traffic movements onto a national primary route, adversely affecting its safety and operational efficiency.
  • The development is at variance with national policy and local development plan objectives (specifically Trans 39 and Trans 41) which seek to protect the strategic function and capacity of national roads.
  • Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments along national routes, creating a traffic hazard and undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Trans 34Policy Trans 35Policy Trans 39Policy Trans 40Policy Trans 41Policy Trans 43Development Management DM 45

Decision Document Summary

Deise Vets Ltd. sought permission for the extension and partial redevelopment of an existing veterinary clinic at Middlequarter, Dungarvan, situated on a 0.5-hectare site fronting the N25 National Primary Road. The project involved increasing the clinic's floor area from 147sqm to 484sqm, including new consulting rooms, a rehabilitation unit, and 11 parking spaces. Although the applicant claimed the expansion was for efficiency rather than growth, the Planning Authority concluded the scale of th...
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