2460317

2 No. mobile homes used as dwellings for a period not exceeding 3 years, permission for the subdivision of an existing site, the construction of a one and a half storey type dwelling to be accessed by an existing entrance which will become a shared entrance, connection to services, new boundary treatments and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto a national road (N80) in close proximity to a major roundabout, which would adversely affect road safety and the operational efficiency of the national road network.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The intensification of the existing direct access onto the N80 national road near the Walls Forge Roundabout would compromise the capacity, safety, and efficiency of the strategic road network.
  • The proposal is contrary to Section 2.7 of the Ministerial Guidelines 'Spatial Planning and National Roads' (2012) and local policies NR. P2 and NR. P3, which seek to avoid additional access points or increased traffic on national roads with speed limits over 50 kph.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the protection of national infrastructure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

NR. P2NR. P3Section 5.8.2Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Marie Doran, sought retention permission for two mobile homes and planning permission for a new one-and-a-half storey dwelling and site subdivision at Chapelstown, Tullow Road, Carlow. The development proposed using a shared entrance onto the N80 national road near the Walls Forge Roundabout. Carlow County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would lead to an intensification of traffic at a sensitive location on the national road network, violating both national ...
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