Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety concerns due to substandard access and restricted visibility at the junction with the N71 National Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would generate increased traffic at a junction with the N71 National Road that is characterized by a sharp gradient and unsatisfactory alignment.
- Sight visibility at the intersection of the L-8980-0 and the N71 is severely restricted, meaning the proposal would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The proposal materially contravenes Cork County Development Plan objectives and national guidelines intended to protect the efficiency and safety of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM 12-8TM 12-13
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the construction of a dwellinghouse and the installation of a wastewater treatment system at Iskanafeelna, Glengarriff, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds of road safety, noting that the proposed access via the L-8980-0 onto the N71 National Road is located at a point with poor alignment and severely restricted visibility. The decision highlights that the development would contravene Objectives TM 12-8 and 12-13 of the Cork...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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