Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing vehicular entrance onto the N25 national road in close proximity to a busy junction, creating a significant traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The intensification of an existing vehicular entrance onto a heavily trafficked national road (N25) is unacceptable on traffic grounds.
- The entrance's location, approximately 10m from a busy junction, would cause an increased risk to public safety due to potential traffic movement conflicts.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to provide a safe and suitable access arrangement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Existing Residential [RS]
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a single-storey dwelling on a 0.1-hectare site at Tournore, Dungarvan, carved from the garden of the applicant's family home. Although the site is zoned 'Existing Residential' under the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028, the proposal was refused due to traffic safety concerns. The Planning Authority concluded that utilizing the existing entrance onto the N25 national road, situated near a major junction, would lead to a dangerous ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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