Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate sightlines posing a traffic safety risk and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a restricted area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance provides insufficient sightlines of 60m x 2.5m, falling short of the 80m x 2.4m standard and creating a public safety hazard.
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need for a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the County Development Plan.
- The proposal is contrary to sustainable development as the applicant is not building a first home and lacks exceptional health circumstances to justify the dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM 3-3dRCI 4-2RCI 4-8
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Horsehill More, Dunderrow, Kinsale. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as designated by the Cork County Development Plan 2014. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposed access failed to meet mandatory visibility standards, representing a traffic hazard, and the applicant did not meet the specific social or economic criteria ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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