Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves the intensification of an existing entrance onto the N51 National Road, a designated Strategic Corridor, which would interfere with traffic safety and contravene specific development plan policies regarding access to national routes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in the intensification of an existing entrance onto the N51 National Road, which is identified as a Strategic Corridor where policy seeks to avoid new or intensified access points to protect the capacity and safety of the national road network.
- The development is at variance with Policy RD POL 36 and Section 9.15.1 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, as well as the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2012).
- A potential alternative access route exists from the family lands via an undesignated loop road to the east, making the intensification of the N51 entrance unnecessary and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6RD POL 7RD POL 36RD POL 37RD POL 47RD POL 48RD POL 49RD POL 50INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25Section 9.4Section 9.5.2Section 9.15.1Section 9.18Section 9.18.3Map 9.2
Decision Document Summary
Matthew Crinion sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and associated site works at Pighill, Slane, Co. Meath, with access via an existing entrance onto the N51. While the Planning Authority acknowledged that the applicant demonstrated a genuine local housing need and that the house design was acceptable, the application was refused due to traffic safety concerns. The site is located on a designated Strategic Corridor where national and local policies restrict the intensification of acce...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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