Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing private access onto the N54 National Road, which is at variance with official policy regarding development on national roads.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to an intensification of use of an existing private access onto the N54 National Road, which conflicts with official policy.
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) formally objected, stating the proposal is at variance with national policy concerning development on national roads.
- The site's location within 3km of Clones town triggers specific Rural Housing Need requirements under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 that must be addressed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8.2Section 3.6Section 15.16Section 15.16.1Section 15.17Table 15.4Section 15.17.2Section 15.13.3Section 15.18Section 15.19Section 15.24Section 15.27Section 15.30Section 15.34
Decision Document Summary
Wayne Dowd & Ciara O’Rourke sought planning permission to demolish existing sheds and construct a 197.90sqm single-storey dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and site entrance at Clonkeen (Cole), Clones, Co. Monaghan. The subject site is located within a 'Category 1 - Remaining Rural Area' and utilizes an existing shared private laneway for access onto the N54. Monaghan County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal would result in the intensification of a private acces...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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