Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and endangerment of public safety due to the proximity of the proposed access to a busy Regional road junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is located in close proximity to an existing well-used junction on a Regional road.
- The proposed reconfiguration involves obstructions to the existing roadway which would interfere with the free flow of traffic.
- The development would result in a traffic hazard, thereby endangering public safety on the public road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the creation of a new site access, including gates and pillars, at Rigsdale House in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily due to road safety concerns. The planning office determined that the entrance's location near a major junction on a Regional road, combined with the necessary road reconfigurations, would obstruct traffic and create a significant hazard for road users....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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