Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves a new entrance onto the R-150 Regional Road, a designated Strategic Corridor, which materially contravenes policy RD POL 40 as the applicant failed to demonstrate that no alternative access or suitable sites were available within the landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy the requirements of the County Development Plan by not clearly demonstrating that no alternative access or suitable sites were available within the wider landholding owned by her uncle.
- The creation of a new domestic entrance onto the R-150, which is identified as a Strategic Corridor, materially contravenes policy RD POL 40 and would adversely affect the function and safety of the regional road.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar one-off developments that would collectively reduce the traffic capacity and interfere with the free-flowing nature of a strategic transport link.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.15.2Section 9.15.3Section 10.16.3Section 11.14.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Orla Arnold, proposed the construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling, a detached garage, and a proprietary sewage treatment system at Smithstown, Julianstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is accessed via the R-150 regional road. Although the planning authority acknowledged the applicant's local housing need, the application was refused because the proposed new entrance onto a designated Strategic Corridor contravenes specific po...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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