Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and intensification of a substandard entrance on a regional road with restricted sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The intensification of use at an existing substandard entrance on a regional road where the maximum speed limit applies would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The entrance is located on a bend with substandard alignment and restricted sightlines near a junction, creating an unacceptable risk for both site users and the general public.
- The development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the regional road and contravenes Development Plan objectives intended to protect the carrying capacity of the road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM 3-2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the retention of the change of use of two existing outbuildings into two independent living units at Rooves More, Coachford, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the application primarily due to traffic safety concerns, noting that the site is served by a substandard entrance on a regional road characterized by poor alignment and restricted visibility. It was determined that the additional residential units would result in an intensification of use at this ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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