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to build a detached two storey house_with roof dormers to attic storage accommodation, together with associated site development works, including entrance from the adjoining public road and also the installation of the necessary services, including on-site foul drainage disposal and connection from existing on-site water supply

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding a new access onto a busy regional road (R682) and the failure to demonstrate required sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located along the R682 regional road where policy restricts new access points to protect the carrying capacity and safety of the strategic road network.
  • The additional traffic movements generated would interfere with the free flow of traffic and compromise the level of service and public investment in the regional road.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate on the submitted plans that the required sightlines mandated by the Development Management Standards could be achieved at the proposed entrance.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 10.2 of the Development Management Standards (Variation No. 1)Section 10.4 of the Development Management Standards (Variation No. 1)Section 10.5 of the Development Management Standards (Variation No. 1)Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017

Decision Document Summary

The application by John and Amy Cullinane proposed the construction of a detached two-storey house with attic storage and a new site entrance at Gaulstown, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford. The site is situated in a rural 'Area Under Urban Pressure' and fronts onto the R682 regional road. Waterford City and County Council refused permission primarily because the development would create a traffic hazard; the proposed access onto a high-speed regional route contravenes policies intended to preserve roa...
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