Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards arising from a new access onto the N5 National Primary Road and insufficient evidence of viable waste water disposal via public infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access onto a heavily trafficked section of the N5 National Primary Road would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety by interfering with the free flow of traffic.
- The development is considered premature pending the delivery of the planned bypass for Frenchpark, which is intended to improve safety on this specific stretch of the N5.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that waste water could be adequately disposed of via public infrastructure, as the nearest connection is 140m away and not included in current investment plans.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.8 House Extension (Urban and Rural)Chapter 5 of Roscommon's Rural Design GuidelinesRoscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the renovation and extension of an existing dwelling, including a new garage and vehicular access, at Cloonshanville, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. The site is situated on the N5 National Primary Route in a transition speed zone. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the proposed entrance would create a significant traffic hazard on a high-speed national road and is premature ahead of a planned bypass. Furthermore, the applicant failed to pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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