Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to substandard road infrastructure and severely restricted sightlines at the entrance and nearby regional road junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The L-96281 access laneway is unsuitable for the proposed development due to its restricted width and substandard surface condition.
- The proposed entrance is located at a point of poor road alignment where sightlines are restricted in both directions, endangering public safety.
- Visibility at the junction of the R628 and the access laneway is severely restricted, failing to meet the safety standards required for new vehicular accesses.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM 12-8 d)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a 287-metre long agricultural entrance and access track at Ballydaw, Castlelyons, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application because the local access laneway (L-96281) is physically inadequate to accommodate the development due to its narrow width and poor surface. Additionally, the proposal was found to contravene Policy Objective TM 12-8 d) of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, as it would create a traffic hazard through restricted...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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