Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of a vehicular access onto the N78 National Primary Road at a location with a 100 km/h speed limit, creating a traffic hazard and obstructing the free flow of traffic.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal involves the intensification of an existing vehicular access onto the N78 National Primary Road where a 100 km/h speed limit applies, which is contrary to national policy regarding the protection of national road infrastructure.
- The additional traffic generated would lead to conflicting traffic movements, interfering with the safety and free flow of traffic on a heavily trafficked national route, thereby endangering public safety.
- The applicant failed to overcome the previous reason for refusal (Ref. 21/868) and the objection from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) remains valid, making the development contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a one-off rural dwelling, garage, and home office at Turnerstown, Athy, Co. Kildare, located on a 0.29ha site accessed via a private cul-de-sac off the N78 national road. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need and the design was considered acceptable, the proposal was refused because it would result in the intensification of a vehicular access onto a national primary road where a 100 km/h speed limit applies. This was deemed a traffic hazard ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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