Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves a new dwelling with direct access onto the N25 National Primary Road, which is contrary to national and local policies regarding development on national roads where high speed limits apply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal for a new dwelling with direct access onto the N25 National Primary Road, where a 100km/h speed limit applies, is contrary to national guidance and the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with specific transport policies (Trans 39 & 41) and development management standards (DM 45) aimed at protecting the strategic function and safety of the national road network.
- The Planning Authority requires the applicant to investigate alternative sites on family lands with frontage on lower-class roads or consider the redevelopment of the existing family home to avoid creating additional traffic intensification on the N25.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Trans 34Policy Trans 35Policy Trans 39Policy Trans 40Policy Trans 41Policy Trans 43Policy H24Policy H28Policy H30Development Management DM 45
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for the removal of part of a farm outbuilding and the construction of a new storey-and-a-half house, waste water treatment system, and entrance at Newtown, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The 0.4-hectare site is located on the N25 National Primary Road within an area zoned 'High Amenity' and designated as 'Most Sensitive' in the landscape character assessment. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the application faced significant policy objections becaus...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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