Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in an unnecessary proliferation of vehicular accesses onto the public road and necessitate the removal of substantial roadside hedgerow, contravening Louth County Development Plan policies regarding rural access and landscaping.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a new individual access instead of upgrading the existing shared entrance contravenes Section 13.9.14 of the LCDP and would endanger road safety through the proliferation of entrances.
- The proposal would result in the removal of substantial lengths of roadside hedgerow to achieve necessary sightlines, which is contrary to development plan policy on landscaping and boundary treatment.
- There is insufficient information to determine if the proposed culverting of the drainage channel would have an adverse impact on the conservation objectives of the Dundalk Bay SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NBG 3NBG 4NBG 6IU 14IU 19IU 20IU 2213.13.11.213.13.11.4Section 13.9.14Rural Policy Zone 2
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the relocation of a domestic vehicular entrance at Clermount, Haggardstown, Dundalk, situated within Rural Policy Zone 2. The Planning Authority identified significant policy conflicts, noting that the development would create an unnecessary proliferation of road accesses and cause excessive hedgerow removal. Additionally, technical concerns were raised regarding surface water drainage and the lack of an Appropriate Assessment screening report to address potential impac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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