Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety concerns arising from a new entrance onto a fast-moving section of the R585 Regional Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance onto a fast-moving/overtaking section of the R585 would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and interfering with the free flow of traffic.
- The development would result in the obstruction of road users and set an undesirable precedent that would adversely affect the long-term operation and safety of the Regional Road network.
- The proposal directly conflicts with Objective TM 12-13 k) of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which seeks to restrict new access points onto regional roads to protect their carrying capacity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM 12-13 k)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house at Bengour West, Newcestown, Co. Cork, on a site located immediately south of the R585 Regional Road. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the creation of a new vehicular access onto a high-speed section of the R585 would constitute a significant traffic hazard and obstruct the free flow of traffic. The decision noted that the development would undermine the safety and capacity of the regional road network and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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