Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards arising from the substandard nature of the local access road and the dangerous intensification of use at the junction with the N53 national road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The local access road (L31191) is a substandard cul-de-sac with inadequate width, alignment, and surface to safely accommodate additional traffic or allow vehicles to pass one another.
- The intensification of the junction between the Class 3 road and the N53 national road poses a significant traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines and the absence of a right-hand turning lane in a maximum speed limit zone.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments on substandard roads.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline permission for a new dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Rassan, Hackballscross, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The application was refused by Louth County Council because the site is served by a narrow, substandard Class 3 cul-de-sac (L31191) incapable of safely handling increased traffic. Furthermore, the intensification of the access point onto the N53 national road was deemed a public safety risk due to high speeds, poor visibility, and the lack of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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