Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in an unjustified proliferation of vehicular accesses onto the public road, specifically a third access within 50 metres of frontage, which is prejudicial to road safety and contrary to the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject field is already served by an existing agricultural entrance, and no adequate justification was provided for a second access point to the same land.
- Permitting the entrance would lead to a proliferation of three vehicular accesses within a 50-metre stretch of road frontage, which is considered unacceptable and contrary to proper planning.
- The proposal is contrary to Section 13.9.14 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would be prejudicial to road safety in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.9.14Table 13.13Section 13.9.15Section 13.9.16ENV 39NGB 6NGB 36NGB 37NGB 50EE 60Section 13.13.11.7Section 13.9.4
Decision Document Summary
Aidan McMahon sought planning permission for a new agricultural access gate and associated works at Salterstown, Dunleer, Co. Louth, located within a Rural Policy Zone defined as an area under strong urban influence and of significant landscape value. The application was refused primarily because the field is already served by an existing entrance, and the addition of a second access would result in a proliferation of three entrances within 50 metres of road frontage. The Planning Authority dete...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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