24/5171

Permission for raising of ground levels with inert soil and stone to improve the agricultural potential of the field. It is proposed to import and recover inert soil and stone under permit, and as a product under article 27. The site will be accessed from an external entrance off regional road R639 (former (N8). It will include upgrade of the existing field entrance, construction of temporary haul roads, installation of surface water management measures, site signage, installation of a site office and wheel-wash for the duration of the works, and all ancillary site work. A 10 Year planning permission is sought. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard and public safety concerns arising from site access onto a busy regional road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on a busy regional road.
  • The traffic generated by the development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the existing road network.
  • The proposal contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TM 12-8TM 12-13

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission to raise ground levels at Curraghprevin, Rathcormac, Co. Cork, using imported inert soil and stone. The application was refused by the local authority primarily due to the site's access onto a busy regional road, which was deemed unsuitable for the traffic volumes generated by the development. The planning authority concluded that the project would create a traffic hazard, impede the free flow of vehicles, and violate Cork County Development Plan objectives TM 12-8...
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