Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety risk due to substandard sightlines at the proposed vehicular access on a poorly aligned regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access joins a regional road that is poorly aligned.
- Sightlines at the proposed entrance are restricted in both directions, failing to meet safety standards.
- The additional traffic generated would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM12-8d
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment plant at Ballingarry West, Belgooly, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds of road safety. Specifically, the proposed access onto a regional road was found to have inadequate visibility in both directions. Consequently, the development was deemed to conflict with Objective TM12-8d of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which mandates that all new vehicle ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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