Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located directly within the preferred route corridor for the N25 national road upgrade scheme, making the application premature and prejudicial to the delivery of strategic infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is situated directly on the preferred 'Navy Route' corridor for the proposed N25 Waterford to Glenmore national road upgrade scheme.
- The development would prejudice plans for the design of this scheme and obstruct the delivery of an upgraded national primary route, contrary to both national guidelines and local policy.
- The application is considered premature pending the final determination of the N25 route layout and would be at variance with provisions to preserve future road alignments from development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.4Section 12.11.6Section 12.11.7Section 2.9 of DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012)
Decision Document Summary
James and Mary-Bridget Sheehan applied for permission to erect a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.46ha site located on the L7536 local road in South Kilkenny, adjacent to a family business. While the Planning Authority acknowledged that the applicants demonstrated a rural housing need and the design was otherwise acceptable, the site is positioned directly on the preferred route corridor for the N25 Waterford to Glenmore upgrade scheme. The applicat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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