Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves the intensification of an existing access onto a national road, which is contrary to national and local policies aimed at protecting the safety and capacity of strategic road networks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in the intensification of an existing access onto a national road where maximum speed limits apply, posing a significant hazard to all traffic.
- The development is at variance with the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads - Guidelines for planning authorities' (2012) regarding the control of frontage development on national roads.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further access creation and intensification on routes of strategic importance, undermining the proper planning and development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.2.3 policy CPO5.15CPO 5 19 section 5.2.2Longford County Development Plan 2021 – 2027
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of a 345m² agricultural storage shed and dungstead walls at Meeltanagh, Mostrim, Co. Longford, on a site located directly off the N55 National Road. Although the site is outside designated development envelopes, the Planning Authority refused permission primarily due to traffic safety concerns. The development would necessitate the intensification of an existing access onto a high-speed national route, which contravenes County Development Plan policies CPO...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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