Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its adverse impact on the national road network and the significant risk it poses to the structural integrity and safety of the adjacent Cork-Dublin railway line.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would adversely affect the use and safety of a national road, contradicting the objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The nature of the ground filling adjacent to the Cork-Dublin railway line threatens the integrity of the railway cutting through increased surface water run-off and potential washout failures.
- The proposal undermines strategic investment in rail infrastructure and contravenes Objective CS 2-7, which seeks to maintain high levels of safety and connectivity in the transport network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CS 2-7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the importation of clean inert soil and stone for the purpose of raising agricultural land at Lissavoura, Grenagh, Co. Cork. The site is located in close proximity to both a national road and the Cork-Dublin railway line. The local authority refused permission because the development would negatively impact the national road and posed a severe risk to the stability of the railway cutting. Concerns regarding erosion, drainage, and the potential for material to wash out onto ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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