Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of an access onto the N76 national road at a location with a 100 km/h speed limit, creating a traffic hazard and conflicting with national and local policies regarding road safety and efficiency.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal involves the intensification of an existing entrance onto the N76 national road where a 100 km/h speed limit applies, which is contrary to national guidelines.
- The development conflicts with Policy 12-4 of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the road network.
- The additional traffic movements generated would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing road users on a high-speed section of the national road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5-11Policy 5-12Policy 5-13Policy 12-4Appendix 4Volume 3 Appendix 6
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a single-storey residence and detached garage at Kylefreaghane, Callan, Co. Tipperary. The site is situated in a rural area under urban influence and adjoins the N76 national secondary road. Although the applicant showed a strong local connection, the proposal was refused because it would intensify traffic at an entrance onto a national road where a 100 km/h speed limit applies. The Planning Authority concluded that this would compromise road safety ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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