Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N2 National Primary Road where maximum speed limits apply, creating a traffic hazard and conflicting with strategic road safety policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The intensification of the existing access onto the N2 National Primary Road is contrary to national guidelines and local policies (RD POL 37 and MOV POL 24) which seek to safeguard the capacity and safety of the national road network.
- The additional turning movements generated by the development at a location where high speed limits apply would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate justification for the location and siting of the practice or sufficient operational details to demonstrate the development's suitability within the Rural Area zoning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 37MOV POL 24MOV POL 33
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a veterinary surgery and planning permission for a single-storey extension at a site in Knockmooney, Slane, Co. Meath. The subject site is located in a rural area and utilizes an existing access point onto the N2 National Primary Road. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that the intensification of this access onto a high-speed national route would create a significant traffic hazard and contravene both the Meath County Develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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