Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic safety hazard through the intensification of a junction onto a National Primary Road (N2) and involves the excessive removal of established roadside hedgerow.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the intensification of the junction of the L-50031 and the N2, generating additional turning movements that would endanger public safety and contravene national policy regarding access to national roads.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to justify the removal of a significant quantum of long-established tree-lined hedgerow, which is contrary to policies protecting natural heritage and rural character.
- The proposal would set an undesirable future precedent for similar developments and is inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 36RD POL 37RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40RD POL 41RD POL 9NH POL 16HER POL 37MOV POL 24MOV POL 33Section 9.4Section 9.15.2Section 9.15.3Section 9.5.2Section 11.14.3
Decision Document Summary
Andrew Lynch applied for permission to construct a single-story dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Balrath, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area on a local tertiary road (L50031) near its junction with the N2 National Primary Road. Meath County Council refused the application because the intensification of traffic at the N2 junction would pose a significant safety risk to road users. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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