Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a new access point onto the N68 national secondary road in an 80km/h speed limit zone, which is contrary to national and local planning policies aimed at protecting traffic safety and the carrying capacity of the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a new access onto a section of the N68 national secondary road where an 80km/h speed limit applies would result in adverse impacts on traffic safety and the free flow of traffic.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 28 Ministerial Guidelines and Clare County Development Plan objectives CDP 11.11 and CDP 11.13, which restrict additional access points onto national roads to prevent premature obsolescence of the network.
- The applicant did not provide sufficient detail to demonstrate that the required 160m sightline visibility distances are achievable, leading to a potential traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.8CDP 5.9CDP 11.11CDP 11.13Section 11.2.9.3Appendix A16.2
Decision Document Summary
Zara Hill applied for permission to construct a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system with a new entrance at Lissycasey, Co. Clare. Although the site is located within the settlement boundary of the village, it fronts onto the N68 national secondary road. The application was refused because the proposed new entrance onto a high-speed national road violates strategic national and local policies designed to protect road safety and capacity. Furthermore, the planning authority was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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