Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves creating a new access onto a protected regional road (R154) where alternative access via a lower-category local road is available, thereby compromising road safety and the strategic function of the regional route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed new entrance onto the R154 regional road, a strategic corridor, would create a traffic hazard and prejudice the carrying capacity and function of the road, particularly as alternative access is available via a local road (L-22151).
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification or documentary evidence for the necessity of the agricultural shed at this specific location, and the structure is deemed not to be integrated into the surrounding landscape.
- The development materially contravenes Meath County Development Plan policies regarding the restriction of new accesses onto protected regional roads to prevent the proliferation of individual entrances and safeguard road safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 10RD POL 11RD POL 12RD POL 13Section 9.8.1Section 11.6.8RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 9.15.3
Decision Document Summary
Thomas O'Loughlin sought permission to construct a 331.8sqm agricultural shed and a new entrance onto the R154 regional road at Rathregan & Moylegan, Batterstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed entrance onto a protected strategic regional corridor would compromise road safety and traffic flow, especially since the applicant has alternative access options via a local road. Add...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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