Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need and the proposal would create a traffic hazard through the intensification of an access onto a Strategic Regional Road (R430) in contravention of development plan policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated compliance with the local rural housing need criteria for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined in the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing agricultural entrance onto the R430 Strategic Regional Road, which materially contravenes Policy TRANS 22 regarding restricted access to high-speed regional routes.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the required 180-metre sight distances can be achieved and maintained without excessive hedgerow removal or reliance on third-party lands, posing a significant risk to road safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy TRANS 22Table 4.4Appendix 7Policy BNH 28National Policy Objective 19National Policy Objective 20
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Olderrig, Co. Laois, utilizing an existing agricultural entrance onto the R430 Strategic Regional Road. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused as the applicant failed to prove a genuine local housing need and the development was deemed to create a traffic hazard. Specifically, the intensification of a substandard entrance onto a high-speed r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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