Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and interference with traffic flow due to the proximity of the proposed entrance to a mini roundabout.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is located in dangerously close proximity to an existing mini roundabout.
- Vehicular movements generated by the development would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the public road.
- The development would constitute a traffic hazard and would therefore endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a new site entrance at the eastern boundary of 35 Upper Cork Street, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority due to significant traffic safety concerns. The primary issue identified was the entrance's location near a mini roundabout, which the planning authority determined would lead to traffic interference and create a hazard for road users, thereby compromising public safety....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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