Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety concerns arising from the intensification of an existing access onto the N21 National Primary Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N21 National Primary Road at a location where a 100km/h speed limit applies, which is contrary to national spatial planning guidelines.
- The proposal conflicts with Objective TR O44 of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect the capacity, efficiency, and safety of the national road network.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments along national routes, leading to a cumulative negative impact on road safety and transport infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TR O44
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the demolition of a side extension, the construction of a new single-storey side extension, and the retention of an existing two-storey side extension at a dwelling located at The Hill, Abbeyfeale West. The site is situated along the N21 National Primary Road. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the development would lead to an intensification of use of an existing access onto a high-speed national road, thereby endangering pub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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