23/5448

Permission for the construction of a four-storey dwelling house with garage, waste water treatment system and all ancillary utilities, services, roadways and site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard and public safety risk due to substandard vehicular access and restricted sightlines on a busy Regional Road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed vehicular access is substandard and poorly aligned for connection to a busy Regional Road.
  • Sightlines at the proposed entrance are severely restricted, failing to meet safety requirements.
  • The volume of traffic generated by the development would create a significant hazard to public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a four-storey dwelling house and garage at Rathnaruogy, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application on the grounds of road safety. The decision focused on the site's access onto a heavily trafficked Regional Road, noting that the poor alignment and inadequate sightlines would make the development a danger to road users and a significant traffic hazard....
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