Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development would involve the intensification of use of an existing entrance onto the N72 National Secondary Road where a 100km/h speed limit applies, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and conflict with strategic policies protecting the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has established a legitimate functional need to live in the rural area as a full-time farmer on the family landholding.
- The use of the existing farm entrance for a new dwelling constitutes an intensification of access onto a national road with a 100km/h speed limit.
- Granting permission would contravene both the Cork County Development Plan and national guidelines (Spatial Planning and National Roads, 2012), setting an undesirable precedent that undermines the strategic function of the N72.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM 3-1Policy RCI 4-6Section 4.3 (Structurally Weak Rural Areas)Section 4.4 (Rural Housing Needs)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment plant at Carrigaline, Rathmore, Co. Cork. The site is located south of the N72 National Secondary Road in a 'Structurally Weak' rural area. While Cork County Council initially granted permission based on the applicant's farming credentials, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) appealed. The Inspector acknowledged the applicant's rural housing need but focused on road safety and strategic planning. The primary con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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