Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient sightlines and visibility at the proposed entrance, creating a traffic hazard and failing to meet safety standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access provides insufficient visibility within the south-east splay, measuring only 3m x c.52m.
- The development fails to comply with the technical requirements of TII Publications DN-GEO-03060 regarding sightline standards.
- The proposal would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and conflicts with County Development Plan objectives regarding safe access design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM 12-8
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a new agricultural entrance to existing lands at Garrettstown, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal due to significant road safety concerns, specifically noting that the proposed access point has severely restricted sightlines that do not meet TII technical standards. The inadequate visibility at the south-east splay was determined to constitute a traffic hazard, resulting in non-compliance with Objective TM 12-8 of the Cork County Development ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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