Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards due to inadequate sight lines and the promotion of undesirable ribbon development in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety because the restricted road frontage prevents the provision of necessary sight lines at the entrance, contravening Objective TM 12-8 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The proposal would result in the creation of a potential infill site, leading to excessive density and undesirable linear roadside development in a rural area.
- The development is contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Ministerial Guidelines and would negatively impact the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM 12-8
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a change to site boundaries for the construction of a dwelling house at Granreigh, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission on two primary grounds: first, that the site's limited road frontage makes it impossible to achieve safe vehicular visibility standards, creating a traffic hazard; and second, that the development would contribute to ribbon development and excessive density by creating an infill gap. These issues were found to be in material con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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