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Permission for a drive-thru facility to the rear of our building to serve the existing Supermacs family restaurant therein. These works will consist of the construction of a service booth building to the rear of the existing building, alterations to the existing internal road network, the re-arrangement of the existing car spaces to the rear of the building, the construction of 3 EV car charging points and all ancillary site works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety due to vehicular conflict arising from the road layout and insufficient junction information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and nature of the development, in conjunction with the proposed road layout, is considered unsuitable for the location and would result in a negative impact on traffic safety.
- The proposal includes an oversupply of parking for the development type and fails to provide adequate information regarding sightlines, lineage, and signage at the junction.
- The resulting vehicular conflict would endanger public safety and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
O Brien Service Station Bishopstown Limited sought permission for a drive-thru facility, service booth, and EV charging points at their existing service station on Bandon Road, Garrandarragh, Cork, to serve a Supermacs restaurant. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds of traffic safety. The planner determined that the proposed road layout, combined with a lack of technical detail on junction sightlines and an oversupply of parking, would create significant vehicular conflict a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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