Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to inadequate visibility splays and the requirement for third-party land to achieve safe sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance lacks adequate sightlines, requiring the re-alignment of a neighboring roadside boundary which necessitates third-party consent and significant further information.
- The application failed to provide specific design details regarding the proposed front boundary and entrance splay finishes and heights.
- The development would create a traffic hazard on the public road due to insufficient visibility for exiting vehicles, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house at Courtnacuddy, Castleboro. The application was refused primarily on traffic safety grounds, as the proposed access lacked the necessary visibility splays to ensure safe egress onto the public road. Achieving the required sightlines would involve altering a neighbor's boundary, which requires formal consent and significant further information that was not provided. Additionally, the lack of specific design details for the site e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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