Core Refusal Reason
The proposed agricultural entrance on a strategic corridor (R-158) would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety, particularly as the landholding is already served by an existing entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would generate additional turning movements on the R-158 strategic corridor, resulting in a traffic hazard and endangering public safety for road users.
- The applicant failed to provide a justification for an additional entrance given that the agricultural lands are already served by an existing access point approximately 55 metres away.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively undermine the capacity and function of the regional road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 9
Decision Document Summary
Gerard Gannon sought planning permission for a new agricultural entrance at Drumlargan, Summerhill, Co. Meath, situated along the R-158 strategic corridor within the Tara Skryne Landscape Character Area. Meath County Council refused the application following a negative recommendation from the Transportation Department. The refusal was based on the fact that the land is already served by an existing entrance, and the creation of a second access point would cause unnecessary traffic hazards on a s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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