Core Refusal Reason
The creation of an additional entrance onto a regional road (R515) would lead to a proliferation of access points, resulting in a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an unnecessary additional entrance onto the R515 Regional Road where an existing shared access is already available and functional.
- The creation of a new access point would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a strategic route, leading to a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposal is contrary to the Limerick Development Plan policies which seek to restrict new accesses onto regional roads to preserve their carrying capacity and safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TR O44Section 11.4.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new, separate driveway and entrance for an existing dwelling at Callamus, Kilmallock, which currently shares an entrance with an adjacent farmyard. The site is located on the R515 regional road. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the additional entrance would constitute a traffic hazard and contravene development plan policies aimed at preventing the proliferation of access points on the regional road network....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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