Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves the creation of a new access onto a Strategic Regional Road (R727) where the speed limit exceeds 50km/hr, which contravenes regional road policies intended to protect the capacity and safety of the road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located on the R727, a listed Strategic Regional Road where the speed limit exceeds 50km/hr, and the creation of a new access is contrary to policies aimed at protecting the carrying capacity and safety of such routes.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal meets the exceptional circumstances required for new access onto a strategic regional road as defined in Section 5.8.3 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would materially contravene policies RR.P2 and RR.P3, establishing an undesirable precedent for further development and conflicting with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RR.P1RR.P2RR.P3Section 5.8.3Section 16.10.7Chapter 13Section 13.4.6.4Section 3.16.2
Decision Document Summary
Liam Kelly sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and associated site works on a greenfield site at Haroldstown, Tullow, Co. Carlow. The site is located along the R727 regional road in an unzoned rural area. While the applicant addressed concerns regarding house design and wastewater treatment, the application was refused because the proposed new entrance onto a Strategic Regional Road (where speed limits exceed 50km/hr) contravenes County Development Plan policies RR.P2 and RR....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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