Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety concerns due to restricted sightlines on a high-speed section of the N71 National Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access onto the N71 National Road, where maximum speed limits apply and alignment is poor, would result in restricted sightlines in both directions.
- The development is at variance with the Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012) and would negatively impact the safety and free flow of traffic on a national route.
- The Planning Authority determined that the traffic generated would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new vehicular entrance to a dwelling at Ardaturrish More, Bantry, Co. Cork, intended to replace an existing access. The site is located along the N71 National Road, a heavily trafficked route with a maximum speed limit and poor alignment. The proposal was refused because the restricted sightlines at this location would create a significant traffic hazard and interfere with the free flow of traffic, violating national spatial planning guidelines for nation...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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