Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding the intensification of entrances onto a strategic regional road (R498), the failure of the applicants to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and non-compliance with policies restricting new access points to the strategic road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in the intensification of multiple entrances onto the R498 regional road where sightlines are restricted, creating a traffic hazard and obstructing road users due to the movement of extra traffic generated.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need as required by the County Development Plan for the 'Open Countryside' designation, and the proposal would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development.
- The proposal involves a new access onto a Strategic Regional Road (R498) by applicants who do not meet the specific criteria, such as being a farming landowner or their child, which is contrary to policies protecting the capacity and safety of the strategic road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SS4Policy SS5Policy TI3Policy LH1Policy LH4Policy DM 1Section 10.9.1Table 10.1Section 10.10Section 10.10.2Section 10.11.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a dwelling house, garage, and septic tank at Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh, on a 0.58ha site accessed via a private road off the R498. The proposal was refused by Tipperary County Council primarily because it would intensify traffic movements at an unsafe junction on a strategic regional road where sightlines are deficient. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the applicants did not meet the necessary rural housing need criteria or the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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