Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a new access onto a Protected Strategic Road (R-152), endangering public safety and undermining the road's function, while also requiring the removal of extensive mature trees and hedgerows which would negatively impact the landscape amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would directly access a Protected Strategic Road (R-152), which would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic and undermine the function of the road by the precedent it would set.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the specific exceptions for new accesses on regional or county roads as set out in Section 9.15.3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The extensive removal of mature roadside trees and hedgerows required to provide adequate sightlines would materially contravene policies HER POL 37 and HER POL 40.2, which seek to protect the amenity of the surrounding landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 43RD POL 44RD POL 48INF POL 18INF POL 20RD POL 36RD POL 37RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40HER POL 37HER POL 40.2Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.6Section 9.15.3Section 9.18.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Hawkinstown, Garristown, Co. Meath, within a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Although the Planning Authority accepted that the applicant met the 'local need' criteria, the application was refused on two primary grounds. Firstly, the site is located on a Protected Strategic Road (R-152) where new accesses are restricted to safeguard traffic safety and road capacity. Secondly, the develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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