Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development contravenes Policy TRANS 17 of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027 by creating a new direct access point onto the N77 National Secondary Road where a 100kph speed limit applies, posing a risk to traffic safety and efficiency.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a new access onto a National Secondary Road with a 100kph speed limit is contrary to Policy TRANS 17, which aims to protect the capacity and safety of the national road network.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of required 215m sightlines and proposed the removal of a high-quality stone wall, which is deemed an unacceptable loss of landscape character.
- Significant concerns remain regarding the adequacy of the set-down area for agricultural machinery and unresolved discrepancies in land ownership and site boundary definitions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.1.3.2 National RoutesTRANS 17Policy DM BNH 5BNH27BNH28BNH30Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
Jamie Whelan applied for permission to construct a new agricultural entrance at Killamuck, Abbeyleix, on a site fronting the N77 National Secondary Road. The proposal was refused primarily because it contravenes Policy TRANS 17 of the Laois County Development Plan, which restricts new access points on high-speed national routes to preserve traffic safety. Further grounds for refusal included the failure to demonstrate necessary 215m sightlines, the unjustified removal of an attractive stone boun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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