Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing direct access onto the N77 National Secondary Route where speed limits exceed 60km/h, contravening local and national road safety policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the intensification of an existing direct access point onto the N77 National Secondary Route.
- The proposal contravenes Policy TRANS 7 of the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023, which seeks to avoid increased traffic at access points on the national road network where speed limits exceed 60km/h.
- The intensification of this access would be at variance with official national policy regarding the control of development on national roads and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 6.1.2.2Policy TRANS 7CS44NH27Section 8.3.3DM15DM18DM20DM44DM45DM46DM53DM54DM56DM63DM64DM65Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, septic tank, and associated site works at Course, Durrow, Co. Laois, situated behind an existing 1930s dwelling. Although the site is located within a 'Structurally Weak Area' where residential development is generally supported, the application was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns. The Planning Authority determined that the project would lead to the intensification of a shared access onto the N77 National Secondary Route ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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