Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards and material intensification of a private access point onto the N25 national road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the material intensification of an existing private access onto the N25, compromising the function and free flow of the national road.
- Additional turning movements at the proposed location would create significant hazards to public safety.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate sightlines are available at the junction between the private access road and the national road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective T20Section 18.29.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Milltown, Kilscoran. The application was refused by the local authority because the development would intensify the use of a private access point onto the N25 national road, leading to traffic safety risks and potential obstruction of traffic flow. Furthermore, the planning authority found that the proposal failed to meet the standards for sightlines and was contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013 ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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