Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the proliferation of vehicular accesses onto a strategic regional road (R400), creating a traffic hazard and compromising the safety and carrying capacity of the road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of an additional entrance onto the R400 regional road would lead to an unnecessary proliferation of access points, undermining the strategic function and carrying capacity of the road network.
- The proposed development is considered a traffic hazard that would endanger public safety on a high-speed (80kmph) section of a heavily trafficked regional road.
- The proposal is contrary to several specific objectives of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding the protection of national and regional road infrastructure, specifically CPO 2.1, 10.5.2, 10.45, 10.46 and 10.48.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 2.1Section 10.5.2Table 10.2CPO 10.45CPO 10.46CPO 10.47CPO 10.48CPO 10.49CPO 10.50CPO 10.51CPO 10.52CPO 10.55CPO 10.60
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Carey sought planning permission to construct a new agricultural entrance and associated site works at Simonstown, Gaybrook, Co. Westmeath. The site is located on the eastern side of the R400 Regional Road within an 80kmph speed zone, adjacent to an existing access serving the applicant's dwelling and farm buildings. Westmeath County Council refused the application primarily because the additional entrance would result in the proliferation of vehicular accesses onto a strategic regional ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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