Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety risk due to the intensification of an existing entrance onto the N62 National Secondary Road at a location with a 100km/hr speed limit.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N62 National Secondary Road where a 100km/hr speed limit applies, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposal is contrary to policies SMAP-23 and SMAP-25 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, which aim to protect the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the national road network.
- The additional and conflicting traffic movements generated would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a strategic national route and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-28SMAP-23SMAP-24SMAP-25DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50DMS-51DMS-52DMS-53DMS-97
Decision Document Summary
Philip & Tina Corboy applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and septic tank system at Clonkelly, Crinkill, Birr, Co. Offaly. The 0.276ha site is located within a 'Structurally Weaker Rural Area' and is accessed via an existing entrance onto the N62 National Secondary Road. Although the applicants demonstrated a local connection, the Planning Authority refused permission following objections from the Roads Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TI...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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