Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety concerns arising from the proposed vehicular access onto Ballinlough Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed direct access would result in unacceptable traffic manoeuvres and a traffic hazard on Ballinlough Road due to its location and scale.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the vicinity.
- The development would endanger public safety and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of a single-storey extension and the construction of a new two-storey dwelling attached to the side of 44 Somerton Park, Ballinlough, Cork, along with new and adjusted vehicular entrances. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposed access onto the local road network would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety. The decision also noted that the development would set an undesirable precedent for the area and would be ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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