Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to inadequate sight distances at the proposed entrance and non-compliance with road safety policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance fails to provide adequate sight distances, which would endanger the safety of road users.
- The development conflicts with policy objectives intended to protect the carrying capacity of the road network and limit access onto regional roads.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the traffic generated by the dwelling would not create a traffic hazard, making the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM 12-8TM 12-13
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline planning permission for a single-storey dwelling and a new site entrance at Knockaneowen, Coachford, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal primarily on road safety grounds, noting that the site entrance lacked the necessary sight distances to ensure public safety. The decision highlighted that the development would create a traffic hazard and contravene Cork County Development Plan 2022 policies TM 12-8 and TM 12-13, which aim to protect the carrying ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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