Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines and poor road alignment on a Regional Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access joins the R 611 Regional Road at a point where the road is poorly aligned.
- The proposed sightlines of 90m x 2.4m are insufficient and fail to meet the required standard of 120m x 2.5m in both directions.
- The traffic generated by the development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard, conflicting with established County Development Plan policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM3-3d
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment plant at Ballingarry West, Belgooly, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the Planning Authority because the proposed entrance onto the R 611 Regional Road was deemed unsafe. Specifically, the provided sightlines were significantly below the required 120-meter standard, and the poor alignment of the road at the access point meant the development would create a traffic hazard in contravention...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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