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developments will involve relocation of site entrance granted under TA20193, to form a shared entrance with the landholding to the west of the application site in compliance with Section 9.15.3 Development Assessment Criteria of MCC CDP 2021-2927 and TII Road Link Design Standards DN-GEO-03031 (Feb 2012) and Geometric Design of Junction Standards DN-Geo-03060 (June 2017)
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed entrance onto the R161 Strategic Corridor fails to provide the required 160-metre sightlines, creating a significant traffic hazard and setting an undesirable precedent for individual access points on high-speed regional roads.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required sightlines of 160 metres from a 2.4-metre setback, which is mandatory for new entrances onto a designated Strategic Corridor like the R161.
- The intensification of use and the creation of a new access point at a location with restricted visibility would result in a serious traffic hazard for road users.
- The development would establish an undesirable future precedent for individual entrances along Strategic Corridors, undermining the policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding road safety and capacity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.15.2Section 9.15.3RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought to relocate a previously permitted site entrance (under Reg. Ref. TA201943) to form a new shared entrance onto the R161 at Donore, Longwood, Co. Meath. This change was necessitated by a legal dispute regarding access rights over a private laneway serving the original permitted site. The Planning Authority refused the application because the R161 is identified as a Strategic Corridor where access is restricted to protect road functionality. The proposed entrance failed to mee...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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