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for the modification of the existing shared entrance serving an existing wayleave to three sites to provide for a secondary entrance to separate existing access to Dwelling # 1 from proposed access to pending development of site # 3 - WCCC Planning Ref. PL 22 / 610 - and future development of site # 2 - including all associated site works to our land, at The Burgery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The creation of an additional entrance onto the N25 national primary road would compromise road safety, reduce the road's carrying capacity, and negatively impact existing cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would result in a multiplicity of entrances onto a heavily trafficked National Road, undermining its safe carrying capacity and creating adverse road safety impacts.
  • The creation of a secondary entrance would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and is unnecessary given that the existing shared access arrangement was previously deemed acceptable for the site.
  • The proposed works would encroach upon and negatively impact recently installed pedestrian and cycling infrastructure on the N25, running contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028: Zoned Existing Residential [RS]WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028: Zoned Residential: Strategic Reserve [SRR]

Decision Document Summary

Michael Mansfield sought permission to modify an existing shared entrance at The Burgery, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, to create a secondary access point onto the N25 to serve future residential development. The site is situated on the eastern approach to Dungarvan, fronting a busy national primary road. The application was refused by Waterford City and County Council primarily because the additional entrance would lead to a proliferation of access points on a high-volume route, compromising road safet...
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