Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines at the proposed site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access joins a busy public road at a point where visibility to the East is significantly restricted.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the development would not compromise road safety.
- The additional traffic generated by the dwelling would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a new two-storey dwelling, a domestic garage, and a waste treatment unit at Lackabane, Donoughmore, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application on the grounds of traffic safety. The primary concern was that the proposed entrance onto a busy public road lacked adequate sightlines to the East, meaning the development would likely result in a traffic hazard for road users....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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