Core Refusal Reason
The proposed intensification of an entrance onto a National Secondary Road (N59) would create a traffic hazard and contravene specific development plan policies designed to protect the safety and carrying capacity of the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The upgrade of an existing agricultural entrance to a forestry standard would result in the intensification of traffic onto the N59 National Secondary Road where a 100km/h speed limit applies, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposal is at variance with the DoECLG 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2012) and Policy P-NR-1 of the County Development Plan, which seek to protect the capacity and safety of national roads.
- The slow-moving nature of heavy forestry machinery entering and exiting the site would adversely affect the operation and safety of the national road network, representing a development contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.8.3 Entrances and SightlinesP-NR-1P-NR-2P-NR-3P-NR-4P-NR-5Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed to upgrade a largely dormant agricultural entrance to a forestry standard entrance at Ballyfeenaun/Tullylin, Castleconnor, Co. Sligo, to facilitate a forestry plantation. The site is located on the N59 National Secondary Road within a 100km/h speed zone. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the intensification of the access point by heavy, slow-moving vehicles would compromise road safety and contravene Policy P-NR-1, which aims to preserve the st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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