Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and non-compliance with national road policy regarding the creation of a new access onto the N69 National Secondary Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located on a section of the N69 National Secondary Road where the maximum speed limit applies, making it contrary to national and local policies restricting new accesses.
- The creation of a new entrance at this location would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing the free flow of traffic on a strategic national route.
- The proposal fails to comply with the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2012) which seek to protect the capacity and safety of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy TR P1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a new entrance and driveway at Ballydonohoe, Glin, to serve a residential site. The location is situated on the N69 National Secondary Road within a 100km/h speed zone. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would create a new access onto a national road, contravening Policy TR P1 of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 and national spatial guidelines, thereby posing a significant risk to road safety and the strategic efficiency of the natio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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