Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to potential negative impacts on high-value ecological habitats and significant traffic safety concerns arising from compromised road infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development likely results in negative effects on habitats of high ecological value, and the applicant failed to provide sufficient information for a definitive assessment.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective BE 15-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which seeks to protect biodiversity and natural heritage.
- The works endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard, as the road network has been compromised through the exposure of the road edge.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BE 15-2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of an access ramp and associated site works at Ballinaclogh, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because it likely damages high-value ecological habitats and lacks the necessary technical information to prove otherwise, thereby contravening the Cork County Development Plan 2022. Furthermore, the development was found to pose a risk to public safety by creating a traffic hazard, specifically due to the physical compromise of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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