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Permission for (a) retention of portion of partly constructed timber framed store, (b) alteration to footprint of partly constructed timber framed store, (c) completion of timber framed store to include natural stone finish to elevations, (d) use of completed store for use as agricultural / tool store, (e) construction of entrance to public road for general and agricultural use, (f) alterations to roadside boundary to improve available sight distance and all associated siteworks

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic safety concerns and adverse impact on the L-4703-59 road due to the proposed splayed recessed entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed splayed recessed entrance would adversely affect the safe and efficient use of the L-4703-59 local road by traffic.
  • Granting permission for the development would establish an undesirable precedent for similar substandard road interventions in the area.
  • The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its impact on the local road network.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for the retention of a partially constructed timber-framed storage structure at Killloveenoge, Bantry, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily due to the design of the proposed splayed recessed entrance. The planning authority determined that the entrance would negatively impact traffic safety on the L-4703-59 and that allowing the development would set a negative precedent for future planning applications in the locality....
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