Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety concerns and policy non-compliance regarding the intensification of access to a national road pending the completion of the M28 project.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature pending the completion of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Project.
- The proposal would result in the intensification of an existing direct access to a national road, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The project conflicts with national guidelines and local policy objectives which restrict new or increased traffic access to high-speed national roads.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM 12-13 (m)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house and associated site works at Ballintaggart, Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority as the development would intensify traffic at an existing access point onto a national road where speed limits exceed 60kph. The decision maker determined that the proposal is premature pending the M28 project and violates both the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines and the Cork ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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