Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns regarding a new entrance onto a Protected Strategic Road (R152), inadequate visibility splays, and insufficient information regarding the impact on mature trees and hedgerows.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create a new access onto the R152 Protected Strategic Road, endangering public safety by creating a traffic hazard and undermining the road's carrying capacity.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe visibility splays and sight distances could be provided in accordance with required technical standards.
- The proposal failed to identify the extent of mature trees and roadside hedgerows to be removed, which would negatively impact the visual amenity and character of the surrounding landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application by Ultan Henson proposed a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Hawkinstown, Garristown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is accessed via the R152 regional road. Although the applicant was considered to meet local housing need criteria, Meath County Council refused permission because the new entrance on a protected strategic route would pose a traffic hazard, the applicant failed to prove adequate sightlin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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