Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a protected corridor for a strategic road project, making it premature and potentially prejudicial to the future delivery of critical transport infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within a route corridor currently under consideration for a major road project, and development at this location would be premature pending the finalisation of the road design and alignment.
- The proposed development would adversely affect the safety and carrying capacity of the national road network, contrary to the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities'.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments within protected infrastructure corridors, thereby undermining the strategic planning and infrastructure objectives of the local authority.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a four-bedroom dwelling house and a new effluent treatment system at Glendarragh, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural context within the Newcastle West planner area. The application was refused primarily due to its location within a strategic road corridor, as evidenced by the extensive referrals to the Mid West National Road Design Office (MWNRDO), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), and the Limerick Northern Distributor Roa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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