215085

a) Permission for retention of 2 no. detached sheds associated with the storage of timber and making of timber pallets and b) Permission for associated roadside drainage works at existing entrance.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard and inadequate sightlines on a dangerous section of the Regional Road (R 605).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing entrance lacks adequate sightlines and cannot be improved to recognized standards without significant road realignment.
  • The intensification of use and the potential for hazardous slow-turning HGVs on a poorly aligned section of the R605 pose a significant risk to public safety.
  • The development conflicts with specific County Development Plan objectives intended to ensure the safe and free flow of traffic on Regional Roads.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective TM 3-3 criteria (a)Policy Objective TM 3-3 criteria (d)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the retention of two detached storage sheds at Ballinacurra, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The site is situated outside the settlement boundary and beyond the 50kph zone on a poorly aligned section of the R605 Regional Road. The planning authority refused the proposal because the intensification of use and inadequate visibility at the access point would create a significant traffic hazard, particularly regarding HGV movements, which fails to meet the safety and design...
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