Core Refusal Reason
The development would create a traffic hazard and contravene national policy regarding new access points onto the N21 National Primary Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance is located on a section of the N21 National Primary Road where the maximum speed limit applies, posing a significant traffic hazard and obstruction to road users.
- The development is contrary to the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2012) and local policy which seek to prevent the creation of new accesses onto national roads.
- Granting permission for the retention of this entrance would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, further compromising the safety and efficiency of the strategic national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy IN O1Objective TR O44
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention for a vehicular entrance onto a land holding at Ballingarrane, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. The site is situated on a high-speed section of the N21 National Primary Road, leading to critical referrals to Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Mid West Regional Design Office. The proposal was refused as it would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and is fundamentally at odds with national and local planning policies designed to protect the strategi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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