Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard because the access road is seriously substandard in terms of width, alignment, and surface condition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The tertiary road serving the site is seriously substandard in width (approximately 3m), alignment, and surface condition, making it impossible for two vehicles to pass safely.
- Previous planning history (P19/112) and a prior An Bord Pleanála decision established that the minor road network in this specific area is unable to accommodate additional residential development.
- The additional traffic generated by the proposed dwelling would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on an inadequate and poorly surfaced road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.12CDP 13.2CDP 8.4CDP 8.5
Decision Document Summary
Brian McNamara sought permission for the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached boiler house, and septic tank at Ballykelly, Broadford, Co. Clare. Although the applicant was found to be compliant with rural housing policy and the proposal was deemed unlikely to negatively impact the visual amenities of the 'Settled Landscape', the application was refused due to infrastructural constraints. The primary reason for refusal was the substandard nature of the narrow tertiary access road, w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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