Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate backland siting that would harm the rural landscape, and significant traffic safety concerns arising from a new access onto a National Road with inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The backland positioning of the dwelling and the extensive removal of roadside boundaries required for sightlines would result in haphazard development and visual injury to the rural environment.
- The creation of a new residential access onto a National Road (N72) within an 80km/h speed limit zone would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing the free flow of traffic.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe and sufficient sight distances could be achieved at the proposed entrance due to restricted road frontage and lack of control over eastern boundaries.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9TM 12-13 (m)TM 12-8
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single dwelling house and the upgrade of an existing agricultural entrance at Currabeha, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the development primarily because its backland location and the necessary removal of hedgerows would negatively impact the rural character and landscape quality of the area. Additionally, the proposal was deemed a significant traffic hazard as it sought to introduce a new residential entrance onto a high-speed section o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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