Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a new residential entrance onto a designated Strategic Corridor (R147) with substandard visibility, contravening specific rural housing access policies and endangering public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal involves creating a new residential entrance onto the R147, a designated Strategic Corridor where policy strictly limits new accesses to protect the road's carrying capacity and strategic function.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that no alternative access was available from a non-strategic route, particularly as the parent landholding has existing access onto the L2207 local road.
- The proposed vehicular entrance provides substandard sightlines (2.4m setback instead of the required 3.0m) and is located too close to a junction, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Susan and Rodney Shorten applied for permission to construct a single-story detached dwelling, domestic garage, and a new residential entrance at Clownstown Skryne, Ross Tara, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is zoned 'RA' (Rural Area). Although the applicants provided evidence of local links, the Planning Authority refused permission because the development would necessitate a new entrance onto the R147, which is identified as a Strategic Corridor ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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