Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N55 national road, creating a traffic hazard and adversely affecting the safety and capacity of the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would lead to an intensification of traffic using an existing entrance located only 10m from the N55 national road.
- The development would adversely affect the operation and safety of the national road network and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The project contravenes County Development Plan policy CPO 5.19 by intensifying access on a section of national road where maximum speed limits apply, posing a risk to public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 5.15CPO 5.19CPO 9.12
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of part of an existing light industrial unit to a coffee shop/restaurant at Unit 1 Athlone Road Industrial Estate, Ballymahon. Although the site is located within a zoned industrial/commercial area, the Planning Authority refused permission primarily due to the site's proximity to the N55. It was determined that the resulting intensification of traffic at an entrance just 10m from a high-speed national route would create a significant traf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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