Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for a cluster development due to a lack of pedestrian connectivity to the village and represents an unsafe intensification of access onto a national secondary road (N74) within an 80kph speed zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development does not satisfy Policy 5.6 of the Tipperary County Development Plan as it lacks pedestrian infrastructure to link with Kilfeacle village and its linear nature along the N74 does not contribute positively to the village form.
- The proposal would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N74 National Secondary Road at a location where an 80kph speed limit applies, which is contrary to official policy regarding development affecting national roads.
- The additional traffic turning movements generated by the development would interfere with the safety, capacity, and free flow of traffic on a strategic route, thereby creating a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5.6Policy 12-4
Decision Document Summary
Maureen & James Hally sought outline permission for a cluster development comprising the renovation of an existing cottage and the construction of two new dwellings at Churchquarter, Kilfeacle, Co. Tipperary. Although the site adjoins the settlement boundary, it is located on the N74 National Secondary Road within an 80kph speed zone and lacks footpath connectivity to the village center. Tipperary County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal does not function as a sust...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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