Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular entrance is located within 100m of a regional road junction, violating safety standards for restricted regional routes and endangering public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to comply with Standard DMS-98 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, as the entrance is situated within 100m of a junction on a regional road.
- The site is located on a Restricted Regional Route (R420) where the council maintains a restrictive policy to preserve traffic capacity and prevent the creation of traffic hazards.
- The proposed entrance would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard due to its proximity to the junction of the R420 and L-50182-1.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.6.2Section 13.9.11DMS-98Policy SSP-27DMS-57Chapter 2 Fig 2.6
Decision Document Summary
Adrian Murphy sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system at Shanderry, Portarlington, Co. Offaly. The site is located in the open countryside on a restricted regional road (R420) within an 'Area of Special Control' under the County Development Plan. Offaly County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed vehicular entrance is located less than 100 meters from a regional road junction, which contravenes the safety standards set...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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