Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate sight visibility at the proposed access point onto a Regional road, creating a traffic safety hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed access meets required technical standards for sight visibility onto the Regional road.
- The proposed development would constitute a significant safety hazard for existing and future road users, including cyclists and pedestrians.
- The intensification of the access point without proven visibility standards is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to demolish an existing garage and construct a new dormer-style dwelling house to the rear of a site at Martins Cross, Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork. The development required access onto a Regional road. The planning authority refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that the proposed entrance could achieve the necessary sightlines, leading to concerns regarding traffic safety and the protection of vulnerable road us...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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