Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety concerns due to substandard visibility and road alignment at the junction of the L-8980-0 and the N71 National Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would generate increased traffic at a junction with the N71 National Road where sight visibility is restricted to the south east due to road alignment and bends.
- The existing road network serving the site, specifically the L-8980-0 and its junction with the N71, is characterized by a sharp gradient and unsatisfactory width/alignment, making it unsuitable for additional traffic.
- Granting permission would materially contravene the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national guidelines, while setting an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development along the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM 12-8Objective TM 12-13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Iskanafeelna, Glengarriff, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the Planning Authority primarily due to road safety concerns regarding the proposed vehicular access. The development would utilize a local road junction with the N71 National Road that suffers from poor visibility, a sharp gradient, and substandard alignment. Consequently, the Planning Authority determined that the additional traffic would co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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